Addressing racism and restoring justice: A theatre and education-based approach to community mental wellness

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Applied Theatre Research Pub Date : 2022-07-01 DOI:10.1386/atr_00063_1

Michelle Chamblin, Shalinie Sarju, Laura L. Wood, Nafeeza Uddin-Schmidt

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Abstract

This mixed-methods study explored the impact of a theatre-based community mental health and education initiative to address racism. Comparisons were examined between participants who either just saw a musical that centred on the theme of racism, or who saw the same musical and partook in a post-show experiential workshop that used restorative justice practices and drama therapy/applied theatre exercises. The results established that participants who saw the show and attended the post-show workshop (n = 38), in comparison to participants who only saw the show (n = 69), significantly (p = .001) agreed that the combined experience allowed them to reflect on biases and other forms of discrimination. Researchers also discovered that age and gender yielded considerable differences across groups. Additionally, there were five themes that were derived from the applied thematic analysis. Participants reported: (1) increased knowledge; (2) that they felt emotions; (3) that they connected with others; (4) that they experienced personal transformation in the here and now; and (5) that they were inspired to enact change. These qualitative themes supported quantitative analysis, which concluded that, while the theatre experience alone was impactful, the workshop augmented the central message and cultivated participants’ deeper reflections.

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解决种族主义和恢复正义：以戏剧和教育为基础的社区心理健康方法

这项混合方法研究探讨了以剧院为基础的社区心理健康和教育倡议对解决种族主义的影响。研究人员对两组参与者进行了比较，一组参与者观看了以种族主义为主题的音乐剧，另一组参与者观看了同样的音乐剧，并参加了表演后的体验工作坊，其中使用了恢复性司法实践和戏剧疗法/应用戏剧练习。结果表明，与只看了演出的参与者(n = 69)相比，看了演出并参加了演出后研讨会的参与者(n = 38)显著地(p = 0.001)同意，综合经验使他们能够反思偏见和其他形式的歧视。研究人员还发现，年龄和性别在不同群体之间产生了相当大的差异。此外，从应用主题分析中得出了五个主题。参与者报告:(1)知识增加;(2)感受情绪;(三)与他人有联系;(4)他们在此时此刻经历了个人的转变;(5)他们受到鼓舞去实施变革。这些定性主题支持定量分析，得出的结论是，虽然剧院体验本身是有影响力的，但研讨会增强了中心信息，培养了参与者更深层次的思考。

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Applied Theatre Research THEATER-

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期刊介绍： Applied Theatre Research is the worldwide journal for theatre and drama in non-traditional contexts. It focuses on drama, theatre and performance with specific audiences or participants in a range of social contexts and locations. Contexts include education, developing countries, business and industry, political debate and social action, with children and young people, and in the past, present or future; locations include theatre which happens in places such as streets, conferences, war zones, refugee camps, prisons, hospitals and village squares as well as on purpose-built stages. The primary audience consists of practitioners and scholars of drama, theatre and allied arts, as well as educationists, teachers, social workers and community leaders with an awareness of the significance of theatre and drama, and an interest in innovative and holistic approaches to theatrical and dramatic production, learning and community development. Contributors include eminent and experienced workers and scholars in the field, but cutting-edge contemporary and experimental work from new or little-known practitioners is also encouraged. This double-blind peer-reviewed journal has a global focus and representation, with an explicit policy of ensuring that the best and most exciting work in all continents and as many countries as possible is represented and featured. Cultural, geographical, gender and socio-economic equity are recognised where possible, including in the Review Board.