Changing Thoroughly? A Playwright/Researcher Reflection on Research-Based Theatre and 'Being Frank'
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| Title: | Changing Thoroughly? A Playwright/Researcher Reflection on Research-Based Theatre and 'Being Frank' |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Chris Summers |
| Source: | McGill Journal of Education. 2025 59(1):39-59. |
| Availability: | McGill Journal of Education. McGill University, 3700 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1Y2, Canada. Tel: 514-398-4246; Fax: 514-398-4529; Web site: http://mje.mcgill.ca |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 21 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Intended Audience: | Practitioners; Researchers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Theater Arts, Research, Playwriting, Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education, Community Programs, Ethics, Drama, Social Problems, Transgender People, Diversity, LGBTQ People, Inclusion, Advocacy |
| ISSN: | 0024-9033 1916-0666 |
| Abstract: | This paper explores the educational possibilities and limitations of Deakin University's CHASE (Centre for Health through Action on Social Exclusion) trans and gender diverse Research-based Theatre project, Being Frank, in Victoria, Australia, 2016-2020. Adopting the perspective of the playwright/researcher, this paper documents the tensions between playwriting as artistic practice and Research-based Theatre within scholarly and educational contexts. The paper critically outlines the advisory group sessions, workshops, and presentations of the project -- including within secondary school, tertiary and community-based programs -- raising questions related to ethics/representation when seeking to dramatise complex issues. This paper offers Research-based Theatre practitioners, educational workers and artist/researchers insights into using theatre to advocate for inclusion and diverse perspectives. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Access URL: | https://mje.mcgill.ca/article/view/10267 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1477815 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper explores the educational possibilities and limitations of Deakin University's CHASE (Centre for Health through Action on Social Exclusion) trans and gender diverse Research-based Theatre project, Being Frank, in Victoria, Australia, 2016-2020. Adopting the perspective of the playwright/researcher, this paper documents the tensions between playwriting as artistic practice and Research-based Theatre within scholarly and educational contexts. The paper critically outlines the advisory group sessions, workshops, and presentations of the project -- including within secondary school, tertiary and community-based programs -- raising questions related to ethics/representation when seeking to dramatise complex issues. This paper offers Research-based Theatre practitioners, educational workers and artist/researchers insights into using theatre to advocate for inclusion and diverse perspectives. |
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| ISSN: | 0024-9033 1916-0666 |
