In reviewing the concept and practice of the therapeutic theater ,we will be looking at 4 curial question. What is the valid definition for this method? What and who's practice of the method truly be longs to this domain? How and why is therapeutic theater, therapeutic? And ,how can we measure is therapeutic effectiveness?
To begin with ,then , what is a proper definition for therapeutic theater? Drama therapist Susana Pendezik, in her dissection for the transcendental aspects of performance, provide a good ,succinct definition: "This approach involves the therapeutic development of a play and its presentation in front of an audience"(1988,p, 88).Going away back to the Enlightenments period of "Moral Treatment "in mental health ,we find and even more particularized definition of :...."the therapeutic theater in which the employees of the institution will lay varies roles, and where the patients will also be given parts in accordance with their specific conditions "(Real in Ellenberger,1970.p.212)
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