SOCIODRAMA AND ROLE-PLAY: THEORIES AND INTERVENTIONS

This article presents the sociodramatic method developed by Jacob Levy Moreno (origin, definitions, unfolding, characteristics, modalities, objectives), differentiating it from psychodrama, as well as presents the role-play, in sociopsychodramatic practice, especially for socioeducational purpose. It illustrates the application of these modalities with brief accounts of the author’s experience with groups in sociodramatic acts and processes. It reports an institutional experience with retired elderly citizens, held for six months, using as initiators, tales for adults that bring archetype themes common to this age group; another experience with several thematic workshops, focused on the development of female roles, using the technique of the living museum; finally, an experience of supervision with graduation students, held during two university terms.