An accessible
account of playback theatre's origins, practice and philosophy, illustrated
with real-life stories from performances. Includes 15 photos and a
glossary of playback terms. Author Jo Salas is a founding member of
the original company and now teaches playback internationally.
Improvising
Real Life has been published in German,
Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish,
and Russian translations. A Hebrew translation is forthcoming.
Comments
“A
basic operating manual for anyone who works with expressive therapies,
role play, storytelling. Jo Salas's language is as direct and evocative
as a Playback Theatre episode. Study this book, use it!”
—Robin Larsen, PhD, co-author of A Fire in the Mind:
The Life of Joseph Campbell
“Readers concerned with story and theatre will find much of
interest in this clearly and simply written account, which combines
some of the elements of a how-to manual with reflection and theory.”
—Parabola Magazine
“This is a must-read book not only for theatre artists, but
for educators and social service professionals interested in the arts
as a tool toward both self-expression and community building.”
—Mady Schutzmann, Co-Editor, Playing Boal: Theatre, Therapy,
Activism
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