RIDE-The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Dynamics of Theatre in Everyday Life
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Applied Theatre Practices:
The journal emphasizes methodologies of applied theatre, exploring how theatre can be used as a tool for social change, education, and community engagement. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
RIDE promotes interdisciplinary research, integrating perspectives from education, sociology, psychology, and the arts to enrich the understanding of applied theatre. - Social Justice and Advocacy:
A core focus is on social justice themes, examining how theatre can address issues of race, gender, disability, and environmental crises. - Youth and Community Engagement:
The journal frequently highlights the role of youth theatre and community-based projects, showcasing how these practices empower marginalized voices and foster solidarity. - Cultural Representation and Identity:
RIDE explores cultural representation in theatre, considering how performance can reflect and shape identities and communal narratives. - Innovative Pedagogies:
The journal investigates innovative pedagogical practices in drama education, focusing on how applied theatre can enhance learning experiences across various educational settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate and Environmental Engagement:
There is a growing emphasis on how applied theatre can address climate change and environmental issues, reflecting an urgent need for creative responses to these global challenges. - Digital and Virtual Performance:
With the rise of digital technologies, research exploring virtual performance and online drama education has increased, indicating a shift towards integrating technology in theatre practices. - Intersectionality in Theatre:
Emerging themes around intersectionality are becoming more prominent, exploring how various identities and social issues interact and influence each other in the context of applied theatre. - Participatory and Community-Based Practices:
There is a notable trend towards participatory methodologies that involve communities in the creation and performance process, emphasizing co-creation and collaboration. - Mental Health and Wellbeing:
Research focusing on the therapeutic aspects of applied theatre, particularly in relation to mental health and wellbeing, is gaining importance as practitioners recognize the potential for healing through performance. - Youth Activism and Empowerment:
Themes surrounding youth activism and empowerment through theatre are increasingly prominent, reflecting a commitment to engaging younger generations in social change.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Performance Forms:
There seems to be a declining interest in traditional forms of theatre that do not engage with contemporary social issues, as the journal shifts towards more innovative and socially relevant practices. - Historical Analysis of Theatre:
Research focused on historical analyses of theatre practices appears to be less frequent, indicating a move towards contemporary applications and urgent social contexts. - Theoretical Discourse on Theatre:
There is a noticeable reduction in purely theoretical discussions that do not connect to practical applications, as the journal increasingly favors research that demonstrates real-world impact. - Performance Aesthetics:
While aesthetics remain important, there is a waning focus on discussions centered solely on performance aesthetics without linking them to social or educational outcomes. - Regional Theatre Practices:
Specific regional theatre practices that do not engage with broader social themes are being overshadowed by research that emphasizes global issues and transnational connections.
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