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Sadhbh Juárez BourkeFreiburg Scientific Theatre e.V.
Performative methods for climate change communication in academic settings:
Case study of the Freiburg Scientific Theatre
“As we appeal to the emotions, not just the mind, we can engage audience members at a deeper level than with traditional science communication methods.”
Index Context: Climate change communication
Theoretical background: Performative methods
Study case: Freiburg Scientific Theatre
Conclusion and perspectives
Climate change communication
Complex → hard to explain
Climate change communication
Complex → hard to explain
Abstract → hard to believe
Climate change communication
Complex → hard to explain
Abstract → hard to believe
Negative → hard belief to live with
Climate change communication
Knowledge → Action ?
Climate change communication
Knowledge → Action ?
Climate change communication
Knowledge → Action ?
→ Increasing interest in the role of values, emotions, context and narratives for effective
climate change communication
Climate change communication
Knowledge → Action ?
→ Increasing interest in the role of values, emotions, context and narratives for effective
climate change communication
Theatre as a tool
Theoretical background
Scientific disciplines applying theatre in academic contexts
Heras & Tabara 2014
Theoretical background
Scientific disciplines applying theatre in academic contexts
Heras & Tabara 2014
Theoretical background
Scientific disciplines applying theatre in academic contexts
Heras & Tabara 2014
Theatre of the Oppressed, Augusto Boal
theatre as a tool to empower communities
Forum Theatre → social problems in communities
Image Theatre → explore inner selves: values, desires, fears
Boal, 1992, 1995
Theoretical background
“Performative methods are means of integrating knowledge, emotion and action to address sustainability”. Heras 2014
Potential functions Integrating knowledge, values & perspectives in stakeholder
dialogue Communicating & translating complexity Fostering social reflexitivy, public deliberation & understanding Building socio-ecological identities & ecological
conscioussness Fostering engagement & emotional commitment leading to
action
Performative methods for climate change communication in academic settings: case
study of the Freiburg Scientific Theatre
Study case: Freiburg Scientific Theatre
9 Students from MSc. Environmental Governance
Global North and South
Diverse cultural, academic and professional backgrounds
2011 – Introduced to theatre
Perform at academic conferences and offer workshops
30+ performances in Germany and Europe
Study case: Freiburg Scientific Theatre
Scientific Theatre “Method”
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
Theatreperformance
at event
Discussionwith the audience
Process Outcome
Introduction to theatre
Brainstorming and research on topic
Improvisation to create sketches
Creating a storyline
Performance
Discussion with the audience
Scientific Theatre “Method”
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
TheatrePerformance
at event
DiscussionWith the audience
Process Outcome
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
from head to body
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
from head to body
→ Ways of Knowing
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
from head to body
→ Ways of Knowing
academic
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
from head to body
→ Ways of Knowing
personalacademic
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
from head to body
local→ Ways of Knowing
personalacademic
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
from head to body
local→ Ways of Knowing
personalacademic
cultural
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
from head to body
local→ Ways of Knowing
→ Types of knowledge
personalacademic
cultural
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
from head to body
local
self awareness
self confidence
self reflectivity
play
→ Interpersonalskills
→ Ways of Knowing
→ Types of knowledge
personalacademic
cultural
Process
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
from head to body
conflict
values
trust
identity
→ Governance
local
self awareness
self confidence
self reflectivity
play
→ Interpersonalskills
→ Ways of Knowing
→ Types of knowledge
personalacademic
cultural
Scientific Theatre “Method”
Introductionto
theatre
Brainstorming& research
on topic
Improvisationto create sketches
Creating a storyline
TheatrePerformance
at event
DiscussionWith the audience
Process Outcome
Outcome
Theatreperformance
at event
Discussionwith the audience
articulate complexity
Outcome
Theatreperformance
at event
Discussionwith the audience
articulate complexity
metaphorimagesstories
aesthetics
Outcome
Theatreperformance
at event
Discussionwith the audience
articulate complexity
“big picture”
metaphorimagesstories
aesthetics
Outcome
Theatreperformance
at event
Discussionwith the audience
articulate complexity
“big picture”
metaphorimagesstories
aesthetics
diversityhumor
emotionsempathy
Outcome
Theatreperformance
at event
Discussionwith the audience
articulate complexity
“big picture”
platform for deliberation
metaphorimagesstories
aesthetics
diversityhumor
emotionsempathy
Outcome
Theatreperformance
at event
Discussionwith the audience
articulate complexity
“big picture”
platform for deliberation
metaphorimagesstories
aesthetics
diversityhumor
emotionsempathy
dialoguereflection
“Finally! Someone found a way to let science reach my heart through laughter” - Christoph Pfisterer, Student, University of Konstanz
“So inspiring, so relevant … and truly enjoyable and creative. You give hope” - Anwar Fazal, Director, Right Livelihood College.
“... great job in challenging people, pushing them to go beyond the usual sustainability mantras, picking up on contradictions in our discussions” - Ania Rok, Governance & Social Innovation Officer, ICLEI European Secretariat
“... visualizes sustainable development issues in an entertaining and professional play” - Dr Till Stellmacher, Right Livelihood College Coordinator, Campus Bonn
“... succeeded in increasing the conference participants’ awareness and motivation to explore” - Manuel Böhm, Organising Committee – LERU Bright Conference 2013
Climate change communication
Complex → hard to understand
Abstract → hard to believe
Negative → hard belief to live with
From knowledge to action?
Climate change communication
Complex → integrate knowledge
Abstract → hard to believe
Negative → hard belief to live with
From knowledge to action?
Climate change communication
Complex → integrate knowledge
Abstract → narratives, emotions
Negative → hard belief to live with
From knowledge to action?
Climate change communication
Complex → integrate knowledge
Abstract → narratives, emotions
Negative → humor, empathy
From knowledge to action?
Perspectives
Potential Further research in
evaluation methods
Applicability to other Universites and contexts
Workshop format
Limitations
Measurability of outcomes
Small scale Faciliation skills Time consuming Unpredictable
Limited audience engagement
References
Heras M, Tàbara JD (2014) Let’s play transformations! Performative methods for sustainability. Sustainability Science. DOI: 10.1007/s11625-014-0245-9
Boal A (1995) The Rainbow of Desire: The Boal Method of Theatre and Therapy. Routledge London and New York
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Jan Potente (cover) Members and friends of the Freiburg Scientific Theatre e.V.
Sadhbh Juárez Bourkewww.scientific-theatre.orgs.juarez.bourke@scientific-theatre.com
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