ABSTRACT This study examines the role of theatre for development (TFD) as a model for social transformation in Nigeria, historicizing its relationship to community theatre while illuminating significant innovations in authorship and participation. In addition, the article explores TFD as a relational and performative process in which stakeholders participate directly—the notion of audience response is in fact central to the tremendous success of TFD in Nigeria. Based on a long history of successful programming, I argue that theatre for development is imperative in realizing the change necessary for holistic advancement of the Nigerian polity.

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发展剧院作为尼日利亚转型变革的典范

摘要 本研究考察了戏剧促进发展 (TFD) 作为尼日利亚社会转型模式的作用，将其与社区戏剧的关系历史化，同时阐明了作者和参与方面的重大创新。此外，本文将 TFD 视为利益相关者直接参与的关系和表演过程——观众反应的概念实际上是 TFD 在尼日利亚取得巨大成功的核心。基于成功规划的悠久历史，我认为发展剧院对于实现尼日利亚政体整体进步所必需的变革至关重要。