Playbuilding as Arts-Based Research

The new edition of Playbuilding as Qualitative Research details how playbuilding (creating an original performative work with a group) as a methodology has developed in qualitative research over the last fifteen years.

The second edition substantially updates the award winning first edition by making connections to current research theories, providing complete scripts with URL links to videos, and including a new section with interviews with colleagues. Chapter 1 provides an in-depth discussion of the epistemological, ontological, axiological, aesthetic, and pedagogic stances that playbuilding takes, applying them to research in general. The value of a playful, trusting atmosphere, choices of style, casting, set, and location in representing the data, and pedagogical theories that guide participatory theatre are highlighted. Chapter 2 discusses how Mirror Theatre generates data, structures dramatic scenes, and conducts live and virtual participatory workshops. C