Summer Short 3 Verbatim Theare

In this episode of Afterpiece, Billy and Annie Dragoo explore the power of Verbatim Theatre and its many applications in educational theatre. They discuss the Living Newspaper assignment, a project that encourages students to research current events and transform real-world stories into compelling theatrical performances using authentic source material. The conversation also examines how verbatim theatre can be used both in the classroom and on stage to develop research skills, foster empathy, amplify diverse voices, and create meaningful connections between theatre and contemporary issues. Whether you're a theatre educator, director, or student, this episode offers practical ideas for bringing real stories to life through performance.

 

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