About this Webinar

Civic dialogue is a critical process in a time of widespread conflict and divisiveness. But few of us are taught how to talk about - and hold space for others to talk about - pressing social issues and concerns in our communities, neighborhoods, and nation. In this webinar, we will explore ways that theatre-based approaches may support us in learning and practicing skills, concepts, and attitudes that can prepare us to engage in and facilitate meaningful dialogue in the public sphere.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to…

• Identify the purposes of civic dialogue and some of the skills, knowledge areas, and attitudes necessary to engage in meaningful and effective civic dialogue.
• Reflect on the process of skill acquisition and learning methods that help people to integrate and incorporate new skills, attitudes, and behaviors.
• Analyze 2-3 case studies of theatre-based activities and name tools and approaches that support learning in relation to head (content), heart (emotion/attitude), body (behavior/perception), and environment (context & relationships).
• Find connections between theatre and drama practices and the practices of civic dialogue.
• Propose ways that theatre- and drama-based approaches might support civic dialogue in participants’ own work and life contexts.
• Share resources and ideas for implementing theatre-based approaches to learning the skills, attitudes, and knowledge conducive to civic dialogue.