Chapter VI. Joker Tips: 20 Questions to Ask Event Organizers/NGO Reps
*List created in Lahore, Pakistan, during 2004 Theatre of the Oppressed training.
1) What is the performance space like? How big is the stage? Do you have lighting for an evening performance?
2) What time will the performance start?
3) How long should our performance be?
4) What language should we use?
5) What issue(s) should we deal with?
6) How many people do you expect?
7) What is the profile of the audience?
8) Have they seen an interactive theatre performance before?
9) Can you meet with us before the performance date?
10) What events (i.e. weddings, funerals, or religious occasions) are taking place during, before, or after the performance?
11) Will children attend? Can you help control them?
12) What is the gender makeup of the audience?
13) Is it okay for women to Joker?
14) Can we talk about our roles and responsibilities?
15) Can we talk photographs? Of women too?
16) How do you feel about the Issue we’re presenting?
17) Will it be safe for us to travel in the evening?
18) If it is not safe, is there a place for us to stay?
19) What are your expectations? Are you clear about what we’re presenting?
20) Are you printing invitations? What will they say?
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