Facilitating engagement with the challenges facing families in which there may be members with special needs : positing a model for theatrical intervention

The purpose of the study is to investigate the manner in which performance can facilitate communication amongst family members in dealing with the challenges facing families in which there is a member with ‘special needs’. Special needs range from problems of mental or emotional anguish, care, disability or chronic illnesses. My interest in this study is on how these special needs impact on the functioning of the family and family dynamics. Theatrical representation and audience participation is at the heart of exploring the empowering role of applied theatre to engage family members in expressing their difficulties and discussing their issues together.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Drama

Year dc:date.issued

2014

Author dc:creator

• Pupa, Buntu

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Morris, Gay

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13165

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/13165