I am delighted to announce Ritual Theatre, The Power of Dramatic Ritual in Personal Development Groups and Clinical Practice is now published in the UK.
Edited by Claire Schrader
Foreword by James Roose-Evans
Paperback: £22.99 / $39.95
2011, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 336pp
ISBN: 978-1-84905-138-5, BIC 2: MQTC MMJT VXW
It is on sale through the Jessica Kingsley website, directly from me at one of my events or from Amazon and their associates:
The book would of interest if you want to understand what happens “behind the scenes”, are curious about the theory behind what you experience in workshops or you are a therapist, counselor, or a theatre professional, lover or student and are intrigued to know more about ritual theatre and how it works.
Six of the chapter are written by me. You can read the introduction and first chapter here:
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849051385/preview/
The remainder of the chapters are written by Sue Jennings, Steve Mitchell, Roger Grainger, Debra Colkett, Thalia Valeta, Saphira Linden (US), Gary Raucher (US), Syliva Israel (US), Sheila Rubin (US), Carrie Todd (US), Elizabeth Plummer (US), and Susan Nisenbaum Becker(US)
‘Claire Schrader’s new book on the healing aspects of ritual theatre fulfills Joseph Campbell’s vision of a remythologized world, one in which we would be, as he loved to quote Cezanne, more “in accord with nature.” This book is alternately informative, exhilarating, scholarly, and soulful. If widely read, its insights into the psychodynamics of drama will help illuminate the sacred in our personal and collective lives.’
- Phil Cousineau, author of The Hero’s Journey: Joseph Campbell on his Life and Work, Wordcatcher, and The Art of Pilgrimage
Description
Ritual theatre is a powerful healing system that has been practised since ancient times by early societies and in tribal communities. It has the ability to effect deep transformation in its participants, support growth and development, and resolve personal issues.
This book considers the relevance of ritual theatre in contemporary life and describes how it is being used as a highly cathartic therapeutic process. With contributions from leading experts in the field of dramatherapy, the book brings together a broad spectrum of approaches to ritual theatre as a healing system. It explores the anthropological and tribal roots of dramatic ritual and proposes that ritual theatre finds its most potent expression in personal development work. The practical application of ritual theatre in various clinical settings is discussed and the final chapters explore the possibilities of ritual theatre as performance.
Useful Links
Here’s the table of contents:
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849051385/contents/
Read the interview with me on the publisher’s blog:
http://www.jkp.com/blog/2011/11/interview-claire-schrader-ritual-theatre/
Or my own blog post about the book:
http://www.makingmoves.net/2011/12/new-book-ritual-theatre-as-a-theatre-of-healing/
Or subscribe to the ritual theatre blog dedicated to the book providing more information on all aspects of ritual theatre:
