@article{intel:/content/journals/10.1386/dtr.1.1.71_1, author = "Emunah, Renée", title = "Self-revelatory performance: A form of drama therapy and theatre", journal= "Drama Therapy Review", year = "2015", volume = "1", number = "1", pages = "71-85", doi = "https://doi.org/10.1386/dtr.1.1.71_1", url = "https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr.1.1.71_1", publisher = "Intellect", issn = "2054-7676", type = "Journal Article", keywords = "theatre and healing", keywords = "drama therapy", keywords = "theatre and therapy solo performance", keywords = "Self-Revelatory Performance", keywords = "autobiographical theatre", keywords = "therapeutic theatre", keywords = "autobiographical performance", keywords = "therapeutic autobiographical performance", abstract = "Abstract Self-Revelatory performance is defined as a form in which a performer originates a theatre piece drawn from current life issues in need of healing. The author articulates the similarities and differences between ‘Self-Rev’ and autobiographical theatre as well as other related forms, and describes drama therapeutic methods of grappling with personal struggles, all the while focusing on creating a work of art worthy of presentation before an audience. The contention that Self-Rev is both a form of drama therapy – offering healing and transformation, and a unique genre of theatre – with elements that lend themselves toward compelling and poignant performance – is explicated.", }