International Symposium on Applied Theatre: Engagement and Transformation
Thursday 11 & Friday 12 October 2007
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Call for Papers
Deadline for submissions: Monday 3 September 2007
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Download Abstract Submission form (MS Word doc)
Themes
Applied Theatre: Engagement and Transformation aims to stimulate debate and discussion amongst practitioners, academics and policy makers about future developments in Applied Theatre research and practice. The papers, workshops and presentations will examine issues and explore the potential for this approach to transform and engage communities and individuals.
'Applied Theatre' is a portmanteau term for social interventions and policy directions informed by drama theory and theatre methodologies. The field has evolved and features theoretical and practical approaches informed by social work, sociology, juvenile justice, prisons and medicine (especially mental health). According to Ackroyd (2000) Applied Theatre practitioners ... share a belief in the power of the theatre form to address something beyond the form itself.
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The presentations will explore the following themes:
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Featured Presenters
In addition to a call for papers, the following speakers will deliver a combination of keynote presentations and workshops.
Dr Judith Ackroyd, Associate Dean, School of The Arts, The University of Northampton
Judith Ackroyd has worked in a range of drama and theatre contexts, concerning herself with how these media might impact on participants' attitudes, feelings, and behaviours. Her publications include many texts for teachers, including 'Literacy Alive', and a range of research-based works, including 'Role Reconsidered: An examination of the relationship between teacher in role and acting' and, most recently, an edited book, 'Research Methodologies for Drama Education'. Judith has an international reputation and has worked in Jamaica, Austria, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia in the last twelve months, providing workshops and addresses. Current writing is on the use of drama in the health sector.
Professor Michael Balfour, Professor of Applied and Social Theatre, School of VTAE, Griffith University, Australia
Since running cross community drama projects in North and South Ireland 15 years ago, Michael Balfour has had a keen interest in exploring the relationship between performance and conflict/war. In particular how war affects artists and the use of the arts during times of extreme societal and political crisis. His previous research in this area includes Theatre and War, Performance in Extremis 1933-1945 (2001, Berghahn Books), an exploration and analysis of the function of theatre during the Second World War. The book examines themes of Fascist aesthetic propaganda as well as communist theatre re-education programmes in the Russian Gulags.
Associate Professor Penny Bundy, Associate Professor and Drama Coordinator, School of VTAE, Griffith University, Australia
Penny Bundy has extensive experience as both a researcher and arts worker. She is currently a Chief Investigator on two ARC Linkage grants (Sustaining Culture and Moving On) worth over $400,000. Sustaining Culture researches the impact of the major performing Arts Centres in Australia on the culture of the cities in which they are located. Moving On, researches the use of theatre to assist adult survivors of childhood institutional abuse to overcome trauma and live more fulfilling lives.
Associate Professor Peter O’Connor, BA (Auckland), DipTchg (Auckland), Dip RSA Drama (London), PhD (Griffith)
Dr Peter O'Connor has twenty-five years experience working in drama and arts education in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has been an invited keynote presenter at conferences in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and Jamaica. He was an advisor to the Hong Kong SAR government on the establishment of drama in education in the primary and secondary sectors. He is a specialist in the use of drama pedagogy across curriculum areas and the use of drama with students with special needs. His extensive publication record includes ten texts on drama education, numerous chapters and articles in refereed journals and books.
Professor Tony Vinson, Honorary Professor, the University of Sydney, Australia
Professor Vinson is one of Australia’s most distinguished social scientists. His career spans the disciplines of social work, social policy, psychology, education, public administration and social research. In each of these fields, he has been a pioneer, humanitarian, leader and man of courage in the promotion of social justice.
Fees & Registration
One-day registration $170 GST inclusive
Two-day registration $300 GST inclusive
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Where & When
DATE & TIME:
Thursday 11 & Friday 12 October 2007, 9am–4pm
VENUE:
Education Building - A35
Manning Road
The University of Sydney
Camperdown NSW
Download a map of the campus (PDF). The Education Building is located near the geographic centre of the campus just north of 'The Square' and next to the Manning Building.
Detailed information about where to register each morning and other venue details will be sent to registered delegates prior to the symposium.
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Contact
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