Dramatic Problem Solving

The dramatic problem solving (DPS) approach uses dramatherapy and Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed to negotiate conflict resolution by involving participants in the direct examination of their lives. This guide outlines the theoretical and historical background of interactive theatre and facilitated [...]
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The dramatic problem solving (DPS) approach uses dramatherapy and Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed to negotiate conflict resolution by involving participants in the direct examination of their lives. This guide outlines the theoretical and historical background of interactive theatre and facilitated conflict transformation and takes the reader through the steps in the DPS process, from welcoming exercises and forming agreements, to analyzing the root problems and building on trust, culminating in the creation of a piece of drama. Each stage is accompanied by activities and examples from the author's extensive experience, to illustrate how, through a combination of the power and immediacy of dramatic performance, and the structure and results-focused approach of a facilitated workshop, profound, positive change can be brought about.