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[Theater of Life: theory, method and practice]
1Centro de Estudios Materno-Infantiles (CEMI), Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Puerto Rico. L_santiago@RCMACA.UPR.CLU.EDU
Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal
|April 13, 2000
Summary
The Theater of Life model uses theater techniques for health education and social change. This educational strategy incorporates popular theater and education principles to promote health and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Health Education
- Social Change Communication
- Applied Theater
Context:
- The growing need for innovative health education strategies.
- The intersection of arts, education, and public health.
- Leveraging theater for social impact and health promotion.
Purpose:
- To introduce the "Theater of Life" educational model.
- To explore the role of theater techniques in health education and social change.
- To present foundational principles from influential thinkers like Boal, Freire, Grotowski, and Beristain/Cascón.
Summary:
- The "Theater of Life" model integrates theater theories and techniques for health education.
- It incorporates principles from "Theatre of the Oppressed," "Popular Education," "Poor Theater," and "Education for Peace."
- The methodology includes solidarity games, storytelling, script development, performance, and forum discussions.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for using theater to drive social change in health contexts.
- Offers practical steps for implementing an integrated theater-based health education strategy.
- Contributes to the understanding of applied theater in promoting health and community engagement.