A study on empowering systemically marginalized youth through applied theater.
Drawing on over twenty years of scholarship from Diane Conrad's academic career in applied theater research with systemically marginalized youth, this book examines applied theater research conducted with youth in three specific contexts: alternative high schools, a youth jail, and street-involved youth.
By highlighting youths' voices and youths' creations, this book offers an introduction to the theoretical considerations for the research, suggests practical strategies for engaging with marginalized youth, and describes how the applied theater process developed. It also addresses specific considerations for working with incarcerated and Indigenous youth and explores the ethical considerations in conducting such work and the role of applied theater in social change. The book will be of interest to applied theater researchers, instructors, practitioners, students, drama teachers, and youth workers.
By:
Diane Conrad (University of Alberta)
Imprint: Intellect Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 244mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 528g
ISBN: 9781835950791
ISBN 10: 1835950795
Pages: 202
Publication Date: 06 May 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword: Risk More, Dream Bigger and Connect Deeply by Mindy R. Carter Chapter 1: Considerations for Applied Theatre with Systemically Marginalized Youth Chapter 2: Engaging Systemically Marginalized Youth in Applied Theatre Research Chapter 3: Applied Theatre Processes for Working with Systemically Marginalized Youth Chapter 4: Applied Theatre in the Context of Incarceration Chapter 5: Engaging with Indigenous Youth through Applied Theatre Chapter 6: The Potential for Youth Empowerment and Advocacy Chapter 7: Tensions and Ethical Considerations in Doing Applied Theatre with Systemically Marginalized Youth Chapter 8: Applied Theatre Research as Social Performance Appendix 1: Five Applied Theatre Projects Appendix 2: Guidelines for Drama Ensemble Appendix 3: Index of Applied Theatre Games, Exercises & Activities Appendix 4: Image Theatre Example References
Diane Conrad is Professor of Drama/Theatre Education at the University of Alberta. Her research over the past 20+ years has engaged marginalized youth in applied theatre.
