Changing Thoroughly? A Playwright / Researcher Reflection on Research-based Theatre and 'Being Frank'
Keywords:
applied theatre, Research-based theatre, playwriting, trans, social exclusion, arts-based educational researchAbstract
This paper explores the educational possibilities and limitations of Deakin University’s CHASE (Centre for Health through Action on Social Exclusion) trans and gender diverse Research-based Theatre project, Being Frank, in Victoria, Australia, 2016-2020. Adopting the perspective of the playwright / researcher, this paper documents the tensions between playwriting as artistic practice and Research-based Theatre within scholarly and educational contexts. The paper critically outlines the advisory group sessions, workshops, and presentations of the project - including within secondary school, tertiary and community-based programs - raising questions related to ethics / representation when seeking to dramatise complex issues. This paper offers Research-based Theatre practitioners, educational workers and artist / researchers insights into using theatre to advocate for inclusion and diverse perspectives.
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