Rewards & risks - working in socially engaged theatre

Many people working in socially engaged theatre practice often describe their work as rewarding. We are interested in better understanding the nature of the reward and would very much appreciate your contributions. All the data will remain anonymous.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the research, please contact either Dr Katharine Low (katharine.low@cssd.ac.uk) or Sue Mayo (S.mayo@goldsmiths.ac.uk)

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* 1. Before we start – please describe your main role:

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* 2. Please state to what extent you agree with the following statements:

  Completely agree Agree Don't know Disagree Completely disagree
I prioritise my participants’ needs over my own when I work with them.
I think it is appropriate for my participants to know how I am feeling in the workshop/rehearsal.
I make sure that my participants know how much I gain from working with them

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* 3. Would you use any of these words to describe your role as a facilitator? (Please tick as many words as you would like):

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* 4. How important is it for you to be credited for the work , for example if you script or direct a piece? Or in an evaluation report?

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* 5. Please rank in order of importance the sentences that are true for you and your practice:

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* 6. What words would you use to describe the rewards that you get out of your work:

(Please answer firstly as an artist and then as a person)

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* 7. Are these rewards different for the art-making and the socially engaged strands of your work?

Please comment on your answer:

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* 8. Is it enough of a justification to do socially engaged art/theatre practice just because you enjoy it?

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