Beyond disability: a dialogue with members of the Improbable Theatre Company

Eckard, Bonnie J.; Myers, W. Benjamin

doi:10.1080/13569780802655780

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“…Thus, we can highlight studies on inclusive dance and performance (Brugarolas, 2015;Kuppers, 2004) or participatory theatre (Cordero Ramos & Muñoz Bellerin, 2017). Also, those that examine the effects and complexities of the incorporation into the artistic sphere (professional or amateur) of subjects traditionally excluded from the art world, such as people with disabilities, as in the works of Brugarolas (2015), Eckard & Myers (2009), or García-Santesmases & Arenas (2017). We also find perspectives that focus more specifically on theatre as an instrument of social transformation (García-García et al, 2017;McKenna, 2014), or on the relationship between theatre, research, and transformation (Mackey, 2016).…”

Section: Applied Theatre With Vulnerable Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Theatre as a Social and Educational Experience: A Case Study With Homeless People in Spain

Guijarro

Morales-Ocaña

Montes-Rodríguez

2022

PED

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This paper focuses on the exploration of the possibilities of theatre with a group of homeless people. Using qualitative research procedures, the experience is described through the narratives of its participants, in order to explore the educational impact of the proposal. The results tell us about its strengths to deconstruct harmful stereotypes, to understand the complexity of vulnerability and to deepen into the value of theatre as a socio-educational tool.

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Section: Applied Theatre With Vulnerable Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Theatre as a Social and Educational Experience: A Case Study With Homeless People in Spain

Guijarro

Morales-Ocaña

Montes-Rodríguez

2022

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“…(1997, p.5) Specialist theatre companies Throughout the UK and internationally there exist a growing number of specialist theatre companies specifically for actors who experience mental ill health (or addiction), including Stepping Out (Harpin, 2010), Theatre Troupe (Hunka, 2016), Fallen Angels (Zontou, 2017), 18 ANO (Zontou, 2013), and Outside Edge (Outside Edge 2018). In addition there exist theatre companies for actors with physical and/or learning disabilities, such as Mind The Gap (Calvert, 2015), Odyssey Theatre (Wooster, 2009) and Improbable Theatre Company (Eckard and Myers, 2009). Although each is unique, these companies have several characteristics in common with each other and with Out Of Character.…”

Section: Theatre and Mental Healthmentioning

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Being known, branching out: troupes, teams and recovery

Heinemeyer

Rowe

2019

MHRJ

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reach beyond existing research into the mental health benefits of arts-based or educational opportunities, to discover the particular impact on members’ recovery processes of being part of a committed, long-term troupe or community – specifically focussing on specialist theatre companies. Design/methodology/approach Following a literature review investigating the growing number of theatre troupes for mental health service users, qualitative research was conducted into one such company. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with six company members. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts was then cross-checked and enriched through a group interview with six other members. Findings Two overarching themes emerged: the importance of “being known” within the company (key sub-themes included “intuitive democracy” and the “paradox of reliability”), and the ways in which individuals “branched out” from this secure basis into artistic, professional and voluntary roles, while remaining company members. Research limitations/implications The findings from this small-scale study, while not necessarily generalisable to other long-term communities of care and learning with a “troupe” or “team” structure, would provide valuable starting points for a larger-scale investigation. Practical implications If generalisable, institutions in the mental health and educational worlds should place more emphasis on developing and resourcing long-term models of support. Social implications The specialist theatre company model contrasts with prevalent individualised, time-limited services for those experiencing mental ill health. Originality/value The study provides compelling narrative evidence to amplify understanding of how “connectedness” is experienced within a troupe, and may enable individuals with mental illnesses to progress further in their recovery journey.

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Positioning people with intellectual disabilities as the experts: enhancing pre-service teachers’ competencies in teaching for diversity

Raphael

Allard

2013

International Journal of Inclusive Education

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Beyond disability: a dialogue with members of the Improbable Theatre Company

Cited by 4 publications

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Theatre as a Social and Educational Experience: A Case Study With Homeless People in Spain

Theatre as a Social and Educational Experience: A Case Study With Homeless People in Spain

Being known, branching out: troupes, teams and recovery

Positioning people with intellectual disabilities as the experts: enhancing pre-service teachers’ competencies in teaching for diversity

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