Theatre and Audience

by Lois Weaver, Helen Freshwater (Contributor)

A provocative overview of the questions raised by theatrical encounters between performers and audiences, drawing on examples that have sought to generate active audience involvement from Brechtâ s epic theatre to The Blue Man Group. It argues for more audience-responsive approaches to what theatre does for those who witness, watch or participate.

Genres: Theatre, Nonfiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 2009

Reviews

[Mark Ludmon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful introduction to theories and research into how spectators respond and interact with theatre.

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book saved my life throughout my BA, and it helped me out a lot during my MA too. It’s a really easy read for an academic book, and many of the topics are interesting and thought provoking.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 for a writing project. Just wish it addressed the musical theater audience.