Narradrama, intersectionality and devised therapeutic theatre in the prison communication studies classroom

Abstract

This article presents examples of incorporating drama therapy techniques and critical narrative theories in a curriculum for a communication studies classroom at a men’s prison. It focuses on Narradrama and intersectionality, aiming to illustrate the benefits this approach offers by (1) raising awareness of intersectionality by using critical narrative theory-based interventions for guiding participants in expanding their identity and (2) using the principles of the nine steps of Narradrama in devised performances that support restorying student self-narratives.