Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

interactive theatre

Noun

/ˈɪn.tə.ræk.tɪv ˈθɪə.tər/

Definition

A form of theatre that encourages active participation from the audience, allowing them to engage with the performance and influence its outcome.

Examples

The audience in the interactive theatre play was invited on stage to create their own scenes.
Interactive theatre productions often rely on audience feedback to shape the direction of the performance.
During the interactive theatre show, viewers were given choices that affected the story’s ending.

Meaning

Interactive theatre breaks the traditional barrier between performers and spectators, creating a two-way interaction that can change how the story unfolds.