Interactive Theatre

Scenario Topics

"The Talking To": This scenario highlights racial and other differences among colleagues in the work environment. When the actors conclude the scene, there will be a facilitated question/discussion period on relevant issues such as orienting new employees, humor in the workplace, and the power of numbers.
"Something's Wrong": "Something's Wrong" relates to sexual harassment. Following the scene, topics for discussion will include a definition of sexual harassment, myths about sexual harassment, and examples of sexual harassment.
"Moving On": The subject of this performance is sexual harassment in an academic setting.
"The Remark": "The Remark" explores both chilly climate and sexual harassment. This presentation deals mainly with gender dynamics in an academic setting. Discussion following the scene usually includes how to create a productive and comfortable environment in both a learning and workplace setting.
"Learning the Ropes": This presentation highlights the challenges associated with supervising employees, dealing with difficult co-workers, and pressures toward conformity. The scenario also explores issues involving new employee orientation and followership.
"A Job Well Done": This scenario is primarily about how we respond to change. Why do some of us resist change while others are quick to embrace it? The discussion focuses on change management, leadership and reward and recognition.
"Ranking": This performance relates mainly to diversity in the workplace. Highlights of this presentation also include challenges that may occur during hiring processes, issues involving office rank, and the importance of acknowledging cultural diversity in the workplace.
"The Desk": What is respect and how can we show it to everyone? Using an administrative assistant’s desk in an open area as the setting for the scenario, we see multiple instances of disrespect. The discussion following the scenario highlights types and causes of disrespect and well as strategies for building more respectful environments.
"The Fix": "The Fix" focuses on managing conflict in the workplace. Dialogue during the question and answer segment following "The Fix" usually includes topics such as the roots of interpersonal conflict, the organizational costs for unmanaged conflict, and the importance of reflective listening in workplace relationships.
"The Path ": Navigating the faculty promotion and tenure path is explored in "The Path".
"The Field ": "The Field" explores the tricky waters of interviewing and selection. How can you tell which candidate is best and how to make the interviews fair and illuminating for all involved, particularly when a candidate has a disability.