The Art of Community Conversation

Abstract

The community conversation, also called the talkback or postperformance discussion, is thriving in new forms that go beyond the traditional goal of dazzling subscribers with the skill of theatre professionals. Unlike some question-and-answer sessions at regional theatres for season-ticket holders, where audience members ask questions of the professionals who work onstage and backstage, community conversations typically take place after performances in more communal spaces, with audience members and artists speaking as equals. The focus is not on [End Page 91] understanding theatrical craft or appreciating the skill of directors and designers, but rather on the potential for communities to express their own anxieties and hopes.

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