Characters field questions from audience members during a performance of WingWoman. (Photo by Ryan Jones)
Format of Performances
Interactive Theatre Carolina's performances consist of three parts: a scripted scene, the audience interaction, and a post-performance conversation:
1. Scripted Scene – 20 min.
Audience is introduced to facilitators, format, and ground rules for discussion
Audience watches a scripted scene, a realistic situation where characters experience a conflict or series of conflicts
The scene ends in a crisis for all the characters, priming the stage for the audience interaction
2. Audience Interaction (one or more of the following techniques are used) – 35 min.
Question/Answer: Audience members can ask the characters any questions they want about what they did in the scene and why
Forum Theatre: Audience members can go up on stage and try to change the attitudes and behavior of the characters
Image Theatre: Images from the scene are displayed and audience members analyze and discuss their impact
3. Post-Performance Conversation – 35 min.
Audience members engage in constructive, respectful dialogue, led by facilitators, with all points of view welcome
Facilitators ask questions, highlight key ideas/themes, and share relevant information
Audience is educated as to the available campus and community resources
Contact: For more more information, or to request an ITC performance or workshop for your class, student organization, or campus event, please contact Ben Saypol, Program Coordinator, at or 919-966-2999.
Characters field questions from audience members during a performance of WingWoman. (Photo by Ryan Jones)