A drama can be set within an entirely imaginary community and culture, or within one based on a community or culture that exists, (or did in the past). When ‘working in role’ together, the students need to have some knowledge and understanding of the community and culture within which the drama will unfold, as this will influence their ‘in role’ responses, reactions and actions within the drama.
Drama can help ‘bring to life,’ the following:
What culture consists of:
Social behaviours, knowledge, beliefs, norms and values, language, arts, laws, customs, habits, rituals and practices.
The transmission of cultural knowledge:
Through parents, peers, socialisation, education and media.
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