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Autobiographical Theater

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A form of theater in which the playwright and often the performer tells a story based on their own life.

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Solo Performance

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A theatrical piece performed by a single actor, commonly featuring personal narratives or character studies.

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Devised Theater

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A collaborative process where the entire ensemble creates a performance piece, rather than relying on a pre-existing script.

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Immersive Theater

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A form of theater where the audience is placed at the center of the action, blurring the lines between performers and viewers.

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In-Yer-Face Theater

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A style of drama that emerged in the 1990s known for its shocking, confrontational content intended to provoke a strong emotional response.

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Documentary Theater

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Theater that uses non-fictional content, such as interviews and historical documents, to comment on real events.

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Experimental Theater

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Theater that pushes boundaries by exploring new ideas in terms of content, performance style, and production techniques.

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Applied Theater

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Uses performance to engage communities and facilitate personal or social change, often in non-traditional settings like schools or hospitals.

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Postdramatic Theater

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A contemporary form of theater that challenges traditional narrative structures, often focusing on the experience of the performance itself.

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Object Theater

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Theater performance where inanimate objects are given the status of characters, sometimes alongside human actors, creating a different perspective.

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Theater for Young Audiences

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Theater specifically produced for children and young people, which often includes educational themes and interactive elements.

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Street Theater

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An open-air form of theatrical performance that takes place on the streets, often politically themed and accessible to the public.

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Digital Theater

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Theater productions that integrate digital media and technology as central components of the performance.

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Forum Theater

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A type of interactive theater developed by Augusto Boal, which encourages audience interaction and discussion to explore solutions to social problems.

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Monodrama

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A theater form where only one character is present on stage throughout the play, which can be a challenge for the actor and the audience.

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Verbatim Theater

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A style of theater where the script is constructed from the precise words spoken by people interviewed about a particular event or topic.

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Interactive Theater

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A form of theater where the audience has the ability to influence or become a part of the performance.

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Site-Specific Theater

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A form of theater where the location is specifically chosen or designed for the performance and is integral to the content.

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Physical Theater

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Expressive style of theater that prioritizes bodily movement and non-verbal communication over dialogue.

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Circus Theater

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A fusion of traditional circus skills with a theatrical narrative to tell a story in a dramatic context.

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