Dialogue Theatre Module
The module is also a resource for all theatre practitioners and facilitators seeking creative tools to engage communities, clients, peers, and colleagues in addressing challenging issues and conflicts. Dialogue Theatre is a powerful method to unpack those difficult conversations we are increasingly facing in various facets of contemporary life.
The module starts with a series of inclusive discussions, tableaux exercises, and small group improvisations to create the conflict scenario. Then the focus is on character development, exploring and expanding the diverse voices of the protagonists, as they become the vehicles for dialogue. The devising process draws together the character development and the conflict scenario, creating a narrative story, as the stimulus of the dialogue. Finally, audiences enter the process, participating in The Dialogue, as the actors, in character, engage with the audience members to unpack the issues exposed on stage.
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The Dialogue Theatre Module will be available for purchase in April 2024.
The Module will be available for purchase in 3 forms:​
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full module
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by series
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by exercise
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Module Contents
INTRODUCTION
Module Introduction
Preparing a Project
Preparing a Workshop
A. CONFLICT SERIES
Introduction
Warmup - Push & Pull
Identifying the Issue
Monument
Conflict Pair
Dilemma
Conflict Trio
Moving Image
Identifying Voices
Conflict Image
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B. CHARACTER SERIES
Introduction
Character Cards
Dialogue Line
20 Questions
Character Walk & Talk
36 Hours
Character Hot Seat
Power Hand
Friend & Enemy
C. DEVISING SERIES
Introduction
Debate Devising
Devising Circle
Levels of Tension
Rise Up
Emotion Circle
5-Image Storyboard
Devise & Rehearse
Table & Chairs
Needs & Fears
D. DIALOGUE SERIES
Introduction
Dialogue Preparation
Mod Role
Dialogue Play
Open Dialogue
Hot Seat
Chat Circle
Stage Debate
Missing Voice
Dialogue Line
Closing
Debrief