Audience Perceptions of Social Issues in Contemporary Theatre
Presentation Type
Research Study
Release Option
Metadata Only
Description
This study identified ways in which social issues were presented in contemporary theatre through a collegiate production of Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood. Participants involved in the show through technical or onstage roles (N - 6) were interviewed about their experiences with the social issues in the play prior to and as a result of their involvement. Participants who were in attendance of the show over the course of four production dates (N - 67) were anonymously surveyed and answered questions on a scale relating to their ability to identify the social issues presented as well as their perception of the issues. The participants that held technical or onstage roles as well as participants who attended the production that identified with a social issue presented were able to positively perceive the inclusion of the issue and its benefits than those who did not identify with a social issue presented.
Faculty Mentor
Pam Bourland-Davis
Department of Primary Presenter's Major
Department of Communication Arts
Symposium Year
2024
Audience Perceptions of Social Issues in Contemporary Theatre
