This captivating studymaps a history and theory of community-based theater in the United States through the Cornerstone Theater Company. Detailing how the performance-making process contributes to an ongoing negotiation of American identity, Sonja Kuftinec investigates community-based theater to trace the historical affiliations of the form and critically examines how community-based theater both enables community and challenges the very notion of “community” as a stable site. From: ReadingList Staging America, Cornerstone and Community-based theatre Sonja Kuftinec This captivating studymaps a history and theory of community-based theater in the United States through the Cornerstone Theater Company. Detailing how the performance-making process contributes to an ongoing negotiation of American identity, Sonja Kuftinec investigates community-based theater to trace the historical affiliations of the form and critically examines how community-based theater both enables community and challenges the very notion of “community” as a stable site. Southern Illinois Press Play Video Open Document Paul Maunder

A lovely chat by these legendary founding members of Monty Python. Contains some great examples of devising comedy. From: YouTube John Cleese and Eric Idle in conversation at Live Talks Los Angeles John Cleese and Eric Idol A lovely chat by these legendary founding members of Monty Python. Contains some great examples of devising comedy. Live Talks Los Angeles Play Video Open Document

1999. The Radical in Performance investigates the crisis in contemporary theatre, and celebrates the subversive in performance. It is the first full-length study to explore the link between a western theatre which, says Kershaw, is largely outdated and the blossoming of postmodern performance, much of which has a genuinely radical edge. In staying focused on the period between Brecht and Baudrillard, modernity and postmodernism, Baz Kershaw identifies crucial resources for the revitalisation of the radical across a wide spectrum of cultural practices. This is a timely, necessary and rigorous book. It will be a compelling read for anyone searching for a critical catalyst for new ways of viewing and practising cultural politics. From: ReadingList The Radical in Performance, Between Brecht and Baudrillard Baz Kershaw 1999. The Radical in Performance investigates the crisis in contemporary theatre, and celebrates the subversive in performance. It is the first full-length study to explore the link between a western theatre which, says Kershaw, is largely outdated and the blossoming of postmodern performance, much of which has a genuinely radical edge. In staying focused on the period between Brecht and Baudrillard, modernity and postmodernism, Baz Kershaw identifies crucial resources for the revitalisation of the radical across a wide spectrum of cultural practices. This is a timely, necessary and rigorous book. It will be a compelling read for anyone searching for a critical catalyst for new ways of viewing and practising cultural politics. Routledge Play Video Open Document Paul Maunder

1992. The Politics of Performance^ addresses fundamental questions about the social and political purposes of performance through an investigation into post-war alternative and community theatre. It proposes a theory of performace as ideological transaction, cultural intervention and community action, which is used to illuminate the potential social and political effects of radical performance practice. It raises issues about the nature of alternative theatre as a movement and the aesthetics of its styles of production, especially in relation to progressive counter-cultural formations. It analyses in detail the work of key practitioners in socially engaged theatre during four decades, setting each in the context of social, political and cultural history and focusing particularly on how they used that context to enhance the potential efficacy of their productions. The book is thus a detailed analysis of oppositional theatre as radical cultural practice in its various efforts to subvert the status quo. Its purpose is to raise the profile of these approaches to performance by proposing, and demonstrating how they may have had a significant impact on social and political history. From: ReadingList The Politics of Performance: Radical Theatre as cultural intervention Baz Kershaw 1992. The Politics of Performance^ addresses fundamental questions about the social and political purposes of performance through an investigation into post-war alternative and community theatre. It proposes a theory of performace as ideological transaction, cultural intervention and community action, which is used to illuminate the potential social and political effects of radical performance practice. It raises issues about the nature of alternative theatre as a movement and the aesthetics of its styles of production, especially in relation to progressive counter-cultural formations. It analyses in detail the work of key practitioners in socially engaged theatre during four decades, setting each in the context of social, political and cultural history and focusing particularly on how they used that context to enhance the potential efficacy of their productions. The book is thus a detailed analysis of oppositional theatre as radical cultural practice in its various efforts to subvert the status quo. Its purpose is to raise the profile of these approaches to performance by proposing, and demonstrating how they may have had a significant impact on social and political history. Routledge Play Video Open Document Paul Maunder

Community Playwriting group From: YouTube Community Playwriting group Hayley Sherwood Community Playwriting group Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

150 pages. Michael's Churchill report on the study into: "WAYS OF ENGAGING ISOLATED PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY THEATRE IN SMALL TOWNS" From: Printables Theatre from Scratch Michael McSweeney 150 pages. Michael's Churchill report on the study into: "WAYS OF ENGAGING ISOLATED PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY THEATRE IN SMALL TOWNS" Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

Inclusive theatre From: YouTube Inclusive theatre Hayley Sherwood Inclusive theatre Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

The established Williamstown Theatre Festival realised they needed to connect more with the community in the rural area that hosted them. The programs that followed are an inspiration. From: YouTube WTF - Williamstown Theatre Festival Hayley Sherwood The established Williamstown Theatre Festival realised they needed to connect more with the community in the rural area that hosted them. The programs that followed are an inspiration. Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

JUNE 27, 2016 ~ COMMUNITYTHEATREPLAYWRIGHT From: ReadingList Arts-based Community Development: Mapping the Terrain Cleveland, William JUNE 27, 2016 ~ COMMUNITYTHEATREPLAYWRIGHT Play Video Open Document Cleveland, William

Community theatre with the 65+ age group From: YouTube Community theatre with the 65+ age group Hayley Sherwood Community theatre with the 65+ age group Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

The Bush Theatre Network will create opportunities for regional and remote people and communities to connect, participate, and have fun together in community theatre. Our network will promote the use of existing skills and strengths within the community, and support development in various aspects of theatre, inclusively adapted to the needs of participants. Mission Statement Community Theatre Values HOPE Community Theatre is hopeful, but what else are you going to be? JOY Create experiences that help people come together and share some joy. Use theatre to bring out people's strengths and resilience. INITIATIVE What can be done?" not "We can't do that because..” LISTENING Asking clarifying questions, making curated responses. AMBITION Pursuing artistic excellence. THEATRE IS COMMUNITY From the audience, to the production team and cast - All theatre is intrinsically a community-connected art form. MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL All parties gain respect & benefit in this process, feeling that we care about their wellbeing. EQUITY Giving everyone what they need to succeed. RADICAL HOSPITALITY AND INCLUSION Offering joyful support to each other gaining inter-cultural dividends. LONGITUDINAL INVESTMENT Having courage to connect through relationships. Every person is a long-term partnership.