Theatre of Good Intentions examines limitations of theatre in the creation of social and political change. This book looks at some of the reasons why achieving such goals is hard; examining what theatre can and can't do. It examines a range of applied and political theatre case studies, focusing on theatre's impact on participants and spectators.
Author Biography
Dani Snyder-Young is Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Illinois Wesleyan University, USA. Her research focuses on applied theatre. Previous publications include articles in Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre Research, Theatre Research International, Youth Theatre Journal and the International Journal of Learning.