How Can Writing Give Voice to Youth Theatre Members and Why is That Important?
Abstract
Youth theatre for many is an entry point into the theatrical world but some may find participation and/or engagement difficult because of external factors. These factors may serve to remove the ability to have confidence in the stories that they wish to tell by not having the ability to see where and how those stories can and do fit into the wider ecology. This paper looks at a scheme initiated by York Theatre Royal which has the specific aim(s) of giving voice to a targeted cohort, it argues that through writing and storytelling, voice and agency can be emboldened aiding young people in overcoming other barriers to participation in theatre and wider society.
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