The Radical Act of Listening: Making Documentary and Investigative Theatre

The Radical Act of Listening: Making Documenatry and Investigative Theatre explores best practices in the field of Documentary and Investigative theatre and offers readers a how-to guide for making their own work, written by a leading practitioner in the field.

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KJ Sanchez is a professional playwright and director. She is an Associate Professor and head of the MFA Playwriting and Directing programs at the University of Texas, Austin. She is also the founder and CEO of American Records, a theatre company dedicated to making theatre that chronicles our time and serves as a bridge between people.

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The Radical Act of Listening: Making Documenatry and Investigative Theatre explores best practices in the field of Documentary and Investigative theatre and offers readers a how-to guide for making their own work, written by a leading practitioner in the field.

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Part 1: Essays 1. A Bridge Between People 2. Listening, Memory and ReEntry 3. Listening and Reconciliation 4. Tell Them I Was Here 5. The Ethics of Listening 6. Studs 7. Listening as Civic Engagement Part 2: Interviews 8. Leigh Fondakowski, The People's Temple 9. Les Waters, Joint Stock 10. Steve Cosson, The Civilians 11. Sara Zatz, Ping Chong and Company 12. Mark Valdez, Serving Community 13. Idris Goodwin, Who Can Tell the Story 14. Larissa FastHorse, Ty Defoe, Michael John Garcés