Emerson thesis -- Applied Theatre

Overview "Childhood is one of the few truly universal experiences and as young people play, they actively explore and making sense of the world and its sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and textures all for the very first time. Theatre for the Very Young (TVY), a subtype within the field of Theatre for Young Audiences, invites audience ownership and playful participation during this critical and complex time of early childhood. This thesis positions the play of young people as inherently dramaturgical....