Abstract
A major concern in community development is the application of various theories, practices, and models that are relevant to the development agenda of the selected community. Participatory theatre practice has been identified as one of such models linking theory and practice in a community development process. Students undergoing training in participatory theatre and community development are introduced to several theories and concepts whose application in the field of work may be quite different from the classroom experience. This paper explores pertinent participatory theatre theories, concepts, and ideals and how they can be effectively put to use at the communal level to achieve an expected outcome. The paper aims to present an easy practical approach to participatory theatre practice in community development.
Highlights
Community development takes place in many different settings and contexts
This paper explores pertinent participatory theatre theories, concepts, and ideals and how they can be effectively put to use at the communal level to achieve an expected outcome
Involving community members may lead to the discovery of what is truly needed; whose provision will lead to real development
Summary
Community development takes place in many different settings and contexts. As far as the development needs of communities are concerned, practitioners must understand the cultural and social structure of the communities in which they operate. Even though community development may happen in different forms, there are certain theories, concepts, and applications, which remain unchanged. Community development agents and facilitators must take cognizance of these unchanging facts in their application of the theories and concepts. Typical participatory development practice has three main stages-the beginning, the middle, and the implementation stage. The beginning stage is where the facilitators or the development agents begin their search for communities and relevant issues to address. This stage involves active interaction with the community members to come out with relevant, pressing, and popular development challenges confronting them. The work aims at practicalizing the theories embedded in each stage of the participatory development practice
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