First Advisor

Schuttler, Mary J.

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Document Type

Thesis

Date Created

12-1-2012

Department

College of Performing and Visual Arts, Theatre Arts and Dance, Theatre Arts and Dance Student Work

Abstract

The Reviresco Rainbow Interactive Theatre Model reflects an intense quest into the use of theatre and dramatic role play for the enhancement of social education. Apathy is a common problem in today’s learning environment due to the overwhelming pressure of academia and the ignorance of social literacy. The Reviresco Rainbow Interactive Theatre Model gives students, educators, and the community creative avenues to address the current learning climate in schools, and tools to instill the value of theatre arts in education. The model includes the study, analysis, and combination of Theatre of the Oppressed and Theatre in Education practices to form a new prototype that increases the evaluation and assessment of social literacy as it pertains to academia. This project inspires heightened awareness to the long awaited needs of education pertaining to human growth and development of the critical consciousness. The model employs four stages of inventive activities that lead the learner to the full embodiment of the creative mind, and bring theatre to the forefront of arts education. The term Reviresco refers to the Latin word meaning, “To grow strong,” and the rainbow represents the multiple ways humans use their creative selves to enhance the social fabric of their lives to show the true meaning of education. Through theatre games and role play activities, self expression and reflection promote healthy, lifelong skills that transcend theatre education.

Abstract Format

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Keywords

Theatre; Reviresco Rainbow Interactive Theatre Model; Theatre of the oppressed; Arts education; Theatre in education; Social literacy

Extent

79 pages

Local Identifiers

CarlsonThesis2012

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by author.

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