ABSTRACT
This chapter describes a drama process where traditional formats like brainstorming and group discussions are mixed with drama activities such as guided relaxation, visualisation, still images, mingle, eavesdropping, improvisation, role play, and teacher-in-role, and where non-human perspectives are invited. The two- to three-hour workshop aims to: give an overview of global threats; start sorting out issues of responsibility; interactively explore the views of different stakeholders and connect this to the individual level. The workshop is useful as an introduction to the complexity of sustainability from the point of view of an “ordinary citizen”’. It may also encourage a group of students who are new to each other to be more relaxed and outspoken. The overarching purpose and educational challenge is to address the global threats – without diminishing the scale of the problems – and avoid feelings of hopelessness and resignation.
