Theatre Youth And Culture

There is a complex relationship between performance, youth, and the shifting material circumstances under which theatre for children and youth-birth through twenties-is generated and perceived. Offering multiple, intersecting narratives, this book explores different aspect of theatre for young audiences (TYA) using examples from theatrical events in different geographical regions.

The discussion of the history, theory, and practice of TYA indicates the wide variety of hitherto under-researched topics in the growing field of professional theatre for young people. Review: Manon van de Water's Theatre, Youth, Culture offers a clear, concise, and accessible introduction to international theatre for young audiences (TYA), particularly of the shifting material circumstances under which this theatrical genre is produced and perceived in the US, Russia, and the Netherlands.

The strategy of organizing by topics-taboos, gay/lesbian TYA, theatre as therapy in volatile regions, and theatre for the very young-is a brilliant move, and I cannot imagine a more impressive and invigorating treatment of topics and theories so central to contemporary TYA practice. Uniquely and perfectly, van de Water utilizes her vast personal experience and a wealth of inspirational, real-world case studies to write an engaging and informing book that, I believe, will be returned to time and again. - Lorenzo Garcia, chair of Dance and Theatre Department, associate professor of Theatre for Young Audiences, University of North Texas 'Manon van de Water explores a variety of aspects of theatre for young audiences: dramatic methods, taboos on stage, theatre for early childhood.

By analyzing the practice and reflecting the theory, van de Water teaches us a lot about a relevant worldwide movement in the Performing Arts. A must for all involved in Cultural Studies!' - Wolfgang Schneider, Professor, Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Communication, University of Hildesheim, Germany