Creating a spark: A practice-as-research project integrating science and theatre to arouse curiosity about the natural world

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dc.contributor.advisorBarton, Bruce
dc.contributor.authorBannister, Sarah Elaine
dc.contributor.committeememberParlac, Vera
dc.contributor.committeememberBrubaker, Christine
dc.date2018-11
dc.date.accessioned2018-09-06T14:56:40Z
dc.date.available2018-09-06T14:56:40Z
dc.date.issued2018-08-31
dc.description.abstractThis document details a five-part research project inspired by the divide between the sciences and theatre. It begins with research into this divide, historical examples of connections between science and theatre, and strategies for reconnecting science and theatre. Next is the analysis of interviews with professionals working at this nexus, conducted by the researcher, and a workshop built to test strategies for exciting artists about science. The fourth section details the devising of a plant science and mycology inspired theatre production designed to re-excite people about the natural world and increase their interest in interdisciplinary work. The final section analyses feedback from the cast, workshop participants, and audience members to determine the impact of the process, workshop, and production, and to identify useful strategies for science communication through theatre. Though the divide between theatre and science is understandable, there is incredible potential in connecting these disparate disciplines. When a powerful communication tool like theatre is combined with a scientific subject that encourages critical thinking, the product can inspire deeper thought about the world around us and encourage deeper connections with that world and its inhabitants.en_US
dc.identifier.citationBannister, S. E. (2018). Creating a spark: A practice-as-research project integrating science and theatre to arouse curiosity about the natural world (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/32889en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/32889
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/107711
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyArts
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectScience Communication
dc.subjectScience Engagement
dc.subjectImmersive
dc.subjectParticipatory
dc.subjectDevised
dc.subjectLearning Through Play
dc.subjectCollaborative Design
dc.subject.classificationTheateren_US
dc.subject.classificationEducationen_US
dc.subject.classificationEducation--Adult and Continuingen_US
dc.subject.classificationEducation--Sciencesen_US
dc.titleCreating a spark: A practice-as-research project integrating science and theatre to arouse curiosity about the natural world
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineDrama
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)
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