Catalysing Social Change: The Application of Forum Theatre in Ganguly's Sarama

This paper examines Forum Theatre's application in Sanjoy Ganguly's play Sarama, illustrating its sociopolitical impact.Forum Theatre, rooted in audience participation, empowers marginalized voices to confront societal injustices.Ganguly strategically integrates Forum Theatre elements, such as background scenes and spect-actors, amplifying the play's critique of oppressive power structures.Through interactive dialogue facilitated by the Joker, audiences engage in collective resistance and reflection.The play Sarama serves as a platform for marginalized communities to challenge oppression and envision alternative narratives, showcasing the transformative potential of Forum Theatre in promoting social change.Through its thematic content and structural elements, the play highlights the potency of art as a catalyst for societal change.

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Journal for Research Scholars and Professionals of English Language Teaching
Published
2024-11-25
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https://doi.org/10.54850/jrspelt.8.46.002
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Theatre and Performance Studies
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Catalysing Social Change: The Application of Forum Theatre in Ganguly's Sarama

Kunnathil Muhammed Aslam, Md Nasir Hossain
Journal for Research Scholars and Professionals of English Language Teaching
Theatre and Performance Studies
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Catalysing Social Change: The Application of Forum Theatre in Ganguly's Sarama

Kunnathil Muhammed Aslam, Md Nasir Hossain
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Abstract

This paper examines Forum Theatre's application in Sanjoy Ganguly's play Sarama, illustrating its sociopolitical impact.Forum Theatre, rooted in audience participation, empowers marginalized voices to confront societal injustices.Ganguly strategically integrates Forum Theatre elements, such as background scenes and spect-actors, amplifying the play's critique of oppressive power structures.Through interactive dialogue facilitated by the Joker, audiences engage in collective resistance and reflection.The play Sarama serves as a platform for marginalized communities to challenge oppression and envision alternative narratives, showcasing the transformative potential of Forum Theatre in promoting social change.Through its thematic content and structural elements, the play highlights the potency of art as a catalyst for societal change.

Journal for Research Scholars and Professionals of English Language TeachingVol. 48(8)
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Theatre and Performance Studies
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