Dr. Mrs. Maureen Ada UCHE
Ag. H.O.D

Course THA 215 | THEATRE FOR DEVELOPMENT | 200 Level | 2nd Semester Download PDF
Course Structure Understanding the Theatre and its Functions. What is a Community?. Types of Community. Defining Community Theatre. Difference between Community Theatre and Professional Theatre. The History Theory and Practice of community theatre or theatre for development across Africa. Concepts of Theatre. Aristotle’s Concept of Theatre. Brecht’s Concept of Theatre. Augusto Boal Concept of Theatre. Community Theatre and Community Theatre Development. The participatory methods of community theatre. Themes in Community Theatre Project. The implementation of community theatre in communities within and outside the university campus. Challenges facing Facilitators on a Community Theatre Project. Community Theatre Methodology (Lecture, Discussion, Play making, Dramatization). Village appraisal/researching the community. Scenario building. Rehearsals. Play presentation, documentation for scripting, post-performance analysis and feedback. Process of Embarking on a Community Theatre Project. Aims and Objectives of the Project