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Id		921
Author		Maritz G.U., Coetzee M.-H.
Title		Creative synergy: Using community theatre and appreciative inquiry for young peoples critical participation in HIV prevention and education
Reference		Maritz G.U., Coetzee M.-H.; Creative synergy: Using community theatre and appreciative inquiry for young peoples critical participation in HIV prevention and education ;Youth Theatre Journal vol:26.0 issue: 2.0 page:133.0
Link to article		https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84868115282&doi=10.1080%2f08929092.2012.722904&partnerID=40&md5=ad516d9c4f01d42eff2f900bb4865c93
Abstract		This article positions community theatre as an agency for development and education based on the educational principles of Freire and Boals theatre for development. The article argues that appreciative inquiry can enrich the practice of community theatre by approaching HIV and AIDS education as an asset-based, participatory, inclusive, learner-centered approach. The article hypothesizes that the infusion of the four-D process of appreciative inquiry into community theatre processes aimed at HIV and AIDS education will enhance young peoples agency as active participants and agents of change in their communities beyond the didactic notions inherent in ABC education approaches to HIV prevention. The article argues that this approach can encourage meaningful participation and critical consciousness among young people in the HIV prevention response. © 2012 American Alliance for Theatre and Education.

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Candidate transition variables
Through the discovery and dream process it has the ability to unleash creative energy within participants. .
This is done by highlighting the life-giving forces (the positive contributions, events or structures that are celebrated and contribute to a sense of well-being in the community) of the organisation (the community) that may produce a heightened sense of purpose and ultimately contribute to improved communication and understanding of how change is possible within current community realities. .
Again, Community Theatre holds potential for bringing these images to life creatively through its active involvement of young people in portraying their strengths and realities through theatre-based techniques. .
That in turn fosters positive emotional experiences and positive possibilities in a relational and generative space. .
In the discovery phase participants discover what gives life to the community when it is functioning at its best, placing value on the positive and to affirming that as instrumental to change. .
It also holds the opportunity to share these experiences with stakeholders that can enact further change. .