Cook, Christopher; Camman, Carolyn; Leyland, Andrew; O'Shea, Suzie; Towle, Angela
2019-12-09
Link to Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation
https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.44172Voices UP!, a play developed and performed collectively with participants from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, illustrates the use of theatre as an innovative evaluation method for data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation. Th is artful process can convey complex, experiential evaluation findings and create engaging opportunities for learning, while building relationships and skills among participants. In this article we describe the creation process utilized for this theatre-based evaluation project, as well as guiding principles and lessons learned for evaluators