Invisible theatre
lnvisible theatre is public theatre which involves the general public as participants in the dramatic action without their knowing it. They become the spec-actors. There is little obvious theatrical context with an audience in Invisible Theatre. The idea is that an issue can be raised without advertising that this is a piece of theatre. It is important that the audience should remain unaware that they have seen an action. Invisible theatre is a way of using theatre to stimulate debate by getting the public to question issues in a public space. The audience can take up any position they wish on the issue. This type of theatre asks questions without dictating the answers.
lnvisible theatre is public theatre which involves the general public as participants in the dramatic action without their knowing it. They become the spec-actors. There is little obvious theatrical context with an audience in Invisible Theatre. The idea is that an issue can be raised without advertising that this is a piece of theatre. It is important that the audience should remain unaware that they have seen an action. Invisible theatre is a way of using theatre to stimulate debate by getting the public to question issues in a public space. The audience can take up any position they wish on the issue. This type of theatre asks questions without dictating the answers.
Activity
Activity
In a group:
the actors find an issue that is of importance in their society
they create a small scenario of the issue that may provoke debate among the general public
they decide where and when this scenario should be played out
the scenario, in the main, will be in the style of realism with well developed characters
the scenario is rehearsed and polished, but has room for improvisation if needs be
craft a small script, rehearse and eventually perform to other students who are unaware that this is a performance.