Poking the Wasp Nest: Young People, Applied Theatre, and Education about Race

by André de Quadros

Book Overview

This innovative project wrapped research around a youth theatre project. Young people of colour and from refugee backgrounds developed a sustained provocation for the people of Geelong, a large regional centre in Australia. The packed public performance--at the biggest venue in town--challenged locals to rethink assumptions. The audience response was insightful and momentous. The companion workshops for schools had profound impact with adolescent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 900450558X
• ISBN13: 9789004505582
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"