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In-Yer-Face Theater
A style of drama that emerged in the 1990s known for its shocking, confrontational content intended to provoke a strong emotional response.
Theater for Young Audiences
Theater specifically produced for children and young people, which often includes educational themes and interactive elements.
Circus Theater
A fusion of traditional circus skills with a theatrical narrative to tell a story in a dramatic context.
Interactive Theater
A form of theater where the audience has the ability to influence or become a part of the performance.
Digital Theater
Theater productions that integrate digital media and technology as central components of the performance.
Monodrama
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.
Forum Theater
A type of interactive theater developed by Augusto Boal, which encourages audience interaction and discussion to explore solutions to social problems.
Documentary Theater
Theater that uses non-fictional content, such as interviews and historical documents, to comment on real events.
Autobiographical Theater
A form of theater in which the playwright and often the performer tells a story based on their own life.
Object Theater
Theater performance where inanimate objects are given the status of characters, sometimes alongside human actors, creating a different perspective.
Applied Theater
Uses performance to engage communities and facilitate personal or social change, often in non-traditional settings like schools or hospitals.
Solo Performance
A theatrical piece performed by a single actor, commonly featuring personal narratives or character studies.
Postdramatic Theater
A contemporary form of theater that challenges traditional narrative structures, often focusing on the experience of the performance itself.
Verbatim Theater
A style of theater where the script is constructed from the precise words spoken by people interviewed about a particular event or topic.
Physical Theater
Expressive style of theater that prioritizes bodily movement and non-verbal communication over dialogue.
Experimental Theater
Theater that pushes boundaries by exploring new ideas in terms of content, performance style, and production techniques.
Immersive Theater
A form of theater where the audience is placed at the center of the action, blurring the lines between performers and viewers.
Devised Theater
A collaborative process where the entire ensemble creates a performance piece, rather than relying on a pre-existing script.
Street Theater
An open-air form of theatrical performance that takes place on the streets, often politically themed and accessible to the public.
Site-Specific Theater
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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