Roots and Routes: the Applied Theatre Congress International Drama in Education Research Institute 2025

Authors

  • Catalina Villanueva Teatro a Pulso
  • Amparo González Teatro a Pulso
  • María Jesús González Teatro a Pulso
  • Isabel Carvallo Teatro a Pulso
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Abstract

The International Drama in Education Research Institute (IDIERI) is one of the leading global academic gatherings in the field of Applied Theatre. In this note, we offer a general analysis of the eleventh edition of IDIERI, held in June 2025 in Vancouver, Canada, under the title “Roots and Routes.” We had the opportunity to participate and present as Teatro a Pulso, a Chilean-based Applied Theatre in Health group. Reviewing the conference program and our experiences attending various presentations, workshops, and panel discussions, we identify key themes and some challenges that persist in this important event.

Keywords:

Applied Theatre , Applied Theatre in health , drama in education , drama strategies , theatre based research methodologies