Audience Response to COVID Monologues: Research-Based Theater on the Societal Impact of COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Research-based theater uses drama to communicate research findings to audiences beyond those that typically read peer-reviewed journals. We applied research-based theater to translate qualitative research findings on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on different segments of U.S. society.

Approach

Theater artists and public health researchers collaborated to create a collection of eight monologues from systematically sourced, peer-reviewed publications. Following three virtual performances in Spring, 2021, audience members were invited to complete a survey.

Setting/participants

Audience survey respondents (n = 120) were mostly U.S.-based and were diverse in terms of age, race/ethnicity, gender, profession, and experience attending theater.

Method

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SUBMITTER: Hurley EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10903126 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature