Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
Thesis - Campus Access Only
First Advisor
Caden Manson
Second Advisor
Lisa Clair
Abstract
This paper explores the role of interview-based verbatim plays in sharing health and medical experiences. It analyzes how these plays bridge real-life conflicts and theatrical representations, reshaping societal perspectives on healthcare. Through case studies like the plays Grace Under Pressure and TOKOPHOBIA, the paper demonstrates how verbatim theatre prompts reflection and behavioral change among audiences and healthcare professionals. While acknowledging concerns about authenticity, it emphasizes the plays' capacity to humanize healthcare and foster empathy. This research highlights the transformative potential of interview-based verbatim theatre in reshaping healthcare narratives.
Recommended Citation
Cowitt, Julia, "Dramatizing Healthcare Realities: The Transformative Power of Interview-Based Verbatim Plays" (2024). Theatre Thesis - Written Thesis. 25.
https://digitalcommons.slc.edu/theatre_written/25
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