Collective Narratives: Community Based Theatre Practices

Community-based theatre emerges as a powerful tool for marginalized groups to share collective narratives, foster social dialogue, and challenge exclusion. This study highlights its potential in Lithuania, where such practices remain underdeveloped despite their global significance. It examines two case studies: 'Pro Memoria Sv. Stepono 7,' a collaborative production involving a multicultural community in Vilnius's old town, and performances by Kaunas dance theatre Aura, which engaged elders, disabled individuals, and blind people in narrative creation. The research rethinks traditional performance analysis criteria to accommodate participatory creative strategies that amplify community voices, beliefs, and interests.

Mažeikienė, R. (2015). Collective Narratives: Community Based Theatre Practices. Art History & Criticism, 11, 34–45. https://doi.org/10.7220/2335-8769.11.3