'Playing the Other' is an exploration and critique of 'playback theatre', a form of improvised theatre in which a company of performers spontaneously enact autobiographical stories told to them by members of the audience.
"This book is an exploration and critique of 'playback theatre', a form of improvised theatre in which a company of performers spontaneously enact autobiographical stories told to them by members of the audience."--Jacket.
This book is an exploration and critique of 'playback theatre', a form of improvised theatre in which a company of performers spontaneously enact autobiographical stories told to them by members of the audience. With more than ten years' experience as an actor with Playback Thea…
Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Notes on Contributors -- Introduction: A Rope Comprising Several Cords -- A short word on terminology -- The death of the expert -- Part 1 Framing Evidence and Impact in Participatory Arts -- Chapter 1 Purpose,…