Full Description
This edited collection explores the transformative impact of theatre on personal and societal well-being in contemporary digitalized societies. In this compelling work, the editors and chapter authors examine how theatrical arts—whether through performance, participation, or observation—can enhance individual quality of life, foster emotional resilience, and promote social cohesion. Drawing from various interdisciplinary sources, this volume delves into the therapeutic potential of theatre, its role in community building, and its contribution to emotional and mental health. It invites readers to view the power of theatre not only as entertainment but as a catalyst for positive change in individuals and communities alike. Designed for scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts of theatre, psychology, and sociology, this volume is particularly relevant for those in therapeutic fields, educators, and artists keen to understand deeper connections between the performing arts and human flourishing.
Contents
Introduction.- Part I: Structures.- Theatre as an indicator for social participation and well-being in contemporary western societies.- Arts and the Perceived Quality of Life in British Columbia.- The theatre as a Liminal Genre: Interferences Between a Social Indicator and a Social Agent.- Social implications in Amleto.- Part II: Practices.- Bodies, Voices, and Stories. Dramatherapy for Social and Psychological Change.- Theatre, Violence, and Collective Memory.- Setting the Stage: Unlocking Future Skills in the Performing Arts Sector.- Their Story, Our History: Some Conclusions After First Post-Lockdown Live Stage Performances. An Experience in Madrid and Sevilla: ON AIR, 2021.- Terceira and its Carnival. Community, Theatre, and Quality of Life.- Part III: Actors.- A Theatre for the City: the Case of the Prose Seasons at the Donizetti Theatre in Bergamo.- Confession of a Director.- Meeting Ourselves Improving Our Life Through Theatre.
