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Theater that uses non-fictional content, such as interviews and historical documents, to comment on real events.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