Impacting Theatre Audiences: Methods for Studying Change

This edited collection explores methods for conducting critical empirical research examining the potential impacts of theatrical events on audience members, including qualitative, quantitative, historical/historiographic, arts-based, participatory, and mixed methods approaches. It is of great interest to theatre and performance studies scholars and industry professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited collection delves into innovative approaches for conducting critical empirical research that explores the profound effects of theatrical events on audience members. Dani Snyder-Young and Matt Omasta provide a comprehensive overview of the rapidly expanding field of audience studies within the realms of theatre and performance studies, paving the way for an in-depth exploration of the diverse methods scholars employ to investigate the experiences of spectators. Comprising comprehensive chapter-length case studies, this book offers a rich tapestry of methodologies for examining spectatorship, encompassing qualitative, quantitative, historical/historiographic, arts-based, participatory, and mixed methods approaches. This invaluable resource will captivate scholars and industry professionals alike, including marketing experts, audience development specialists, and community engagement practitioners, as it sheds light on the intricate dynamics between theatrical performances and their audiences.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032214160