i do community theater when i am not in school.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Community theatre refers to theatrical performance made in relation to particular communities\u2014its usage includes theatre made by, with, and for a community. It may refer to theatre that is made entirely by a community with no outside help, or to a collaboration between community members and professional theatre artists, or to performance made entirely by professionals that is addressed to a particular community. Community theatres range in size from small groups led by single individuals that perform in borrowed spaces to large permanent companies with well-equipped facilities of their own. Many community theatres are successful, non-profit businesses with a large active membership and, often, a full-time professional staff. Community theatre is often devised and may draw on popular theatrical forms, such as carnival, circus, and parades, as well as performance modes from commercial theatre. Community theatre is understood to contribute to the social capital of a community, insofar as it develops the skills, community spirit, and artistic sensibilities of those who participate, whether as producers or audience-members. It is used as a tool for social development, promoting ideas like gender equality, human rights, environment and democracy.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Have you ever been to community theatre where theatrical performances are made up and performed by the community?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "No, I have never heard of that. Are the performances good? "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I would imagine that would have a lot to do with the community! lol Many community groups are non-profit business with large memberships and even have a work staff."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh wow! Where would I find out if they do this in my area?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I would look online for resources. Many theatres are small groups that perform in borrowed spaces and others are large groups that have permanent facilities."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I never knew that, I always thought of Broadway shows. How do they get money for props?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I would think they would depend on community assistance and donations. The theatre is used as a social development tool and to promote ideas such as human rights, gender equality, etc."}, {"role": "user", "content": "How would they promote ideas, just in the plays they produce or in advertising in the pamphlet they pass out? "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Most likely the messages are conveyed through performance and may also be shared in promotional pamphlets."}, {"role": "user", "content": "What age do people generally start performing in local theater? "}]