@article{ref1,
title="Staging the impossible for young audiences: Preliminary findings in a research project",
journal="Youth Theatre Journal",
year="2009",
author="Elnan, M.",
volume="23",
number="1",
pages="39-47",
abstract="&quot;You should not be able to notice that it is theatre for children!&quot; says Suzanne Osten, Swedish theatre director. How is this view compatible with her statement that Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) should always take the child's perspective? In this article I draw attention to Osten's motivation and ability to do what some reckon to be impossible, unheard of, and/or irresponsible. Staging taboos such as divorce, suicide, eating disorders, and schizophrenia for children has been something of a trademark for Osten. I will widen the focus beyond the thematic content, by analyzing how she gives this a formal expression: how theoretical, aesthetic, kinesthetic, and playful approaches challenge, reveal, and create a presentation that communicates message and emotions. © American Alliance for Theatre and Education.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0892-9092",
doi="10.1080/08929090902851569",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08929090902851569"
}