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Functional, Quality, and Possible Needs

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This paper proposes a model of three needs for theatre and other creative arts. The first level, functional needs, is necessary for basic existence. For theatre, that would entail such components as a physical space and players. The second level, quality needs, is comprised of the skills and abilities of the people and materials; it…

Creativity, Theatre, and Meaning

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Creativity – particularly creativity in the arts – can serve as a source of meaning in one’s life. In this chapter, we will explore and apply this concept to the performing arts. The connection between creativity and meaning can take multiple forms. For example, recent conceptions of meaning include three components: coherence, purpose, and significance…