"Charity Takes Center Stage: How nonprofit groups use theatrical presentations to help them understand thorny issues" by Darlene M. Siska is an interesting story in the Chronicle of Philanthropy (June 18, 2009). It's about theater companies like True Story Theater (founded by Anne and Christopher Ellinger) in Arlington, Mass., use Playback Theatre to perform for foundations or charities and their professional advisers. "The groups draw upon advice from psychologists, financial advisers, and other experts as they assemble scenarios to help nonprofit audiences work through difficult issues," writes Siska. Playback is theater in which audience members tell stories from their lives and watch them acted out on the spot. You may not be able to access this article, but give it a try.

"Charity Takes Center Stage": http://philanthropy.com/temp/email.php?id=ai4zqf2emaznxx5tmjlqqs8ifrnui9bc

   

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