Sensory Theatre: How to Make Interactive, Inclusive, Immersive Theatre for Diverse Audiences by a Founder of Oily Cart

Sensory Theatre: How to Make Interactive, Inclusive, Immersive Theatre for Diverse Audiences by a Founder of Oily Cart is a step-by-step guide to creating theatre for inclusive audiences, such as young people on the autism spectrum or affected by other neuro-divergent conditions and children under two. It offers practical techniques and ideas for creating welcoming, immersive sensory spaces, devising sensory stories, recruiting and casting, and running rehearsals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Sensory Theatre: How to Make Interactive, Inclusive, Immersive Theatre for Diverse Audiences by a Founder of Oily Cart is a comprehensive and accessible guide for creating theatre experiences that are inclusive and accessible to a wide range of audiences, including young people on the autism spectrum or affected by other neuro-divergent conditions, as well as children under two. Conventional theatre typically relies on visual and auditory cues to engage its audience, while sensory theatre harnesses the power of five or more senses to engage participants who have unique ways of relating to the world around them. This book offers an insightful history of Oily Cart, a pioneering company that has developed groundbreaking work for the very young, including Baby Theatre, as well as for neuro-divergent audiences, including those on the autism spectrum. It provides a clear introduction to the fundamental concepts of sensory theatre, offers practical techniques drawn from over forty years of experience, and showcases some of Oily Cart's most radical innovations, such as theatre on trampolines, in hydrotherapy pools, and with flying audiences in collaboration with aerial artists. The book also includes numerous photos from the Oily Cart archives and links to videos showcasing the company's work. By reading this book, readers will gain valuable insights into how to: Conduct thorough research on the intended audience while avoiding being influenced by labels. Create welcoming and immersive sensory spaces in classrooms, nurseries, school halls, and playgrounds. Develop sensory stories that can be tailored to suit different audiences. Recruit, audition, cast, and conduct rehearsals. Ensure that the production is truly sensory and interactive. Written with Theatre for Young Audiences, Drama in Education, and specialized Applied Theatre courses, as well as educators and theatre practitioners interested in creating inclusive, interactive productions, Sensory Th.

Weight: 671g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367548636