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'''Jennifer S Hartley''' is a Scottish fiction author, [[applied theatre]] practitioner and director. She is the author of the novel ''The Shadow Whisperer'' published 2020 to critical acclaim, ''Applied Theatre in Action: a Journey'', as well as various plays, poetry, and other writings.
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'''Jennifer S Hartley''' is an award winning{{citation needed|date=September 2012}} Applied Theatre practitioner, director and writer, author of the recently published Applied Theatre in Action: a journey, as well as various plays, poetry and other writings. She summed up her work in theatre in her introduction to her latest book by stating:
''Over the last few years I have been spat on and punched; I have had my life threatened at knife point, gunpoint and by machete wielding bandits; I have been scratched by a rabid bat, chased by packs of rats – on more than one occasion - and bitten by poisonous spiders; I have been cursed by witch doctors and had spells cast upon me, which I went to unbelievable lengths to have removed; I have been caught in civil conflict more than once, 'arrested' and was even implicated in a conspiracy that had resulted in the fatal shooting of a vice-president. The world of applied theatre does not require any or all of the above ... my work in applied theatre has however led me to projects with unconventional settings and groups.''<ref>{{cite book|last=Hartley|first=Jennifer S|title=Applied Theatre in action: a journey|year=2012|publisher=Trentham|location=UK|isbn=1858564964|pages=xvi}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Hartley was born in [[Glasgow]], Scotland, to Scottish parents who were both teachers. After completing a degree in English Literature and Linguistics at [[Strathclyde University]] in Glasgow, she went on to study direction and acting, where she specialised in applied theatre practices. Hartley received a doctorate from [[Queen Margaret University]] in Edinburgh where she addressed the effects of oppression on creativity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Directora escocesa completó su doctorado en teatro paraguayo|url=http://archivo.abc.com.py/2005-03-27/articulos/168676/directora-escocesa-completo-su-doctorado-en-teatro-paraguayo|accessdate=1 October 2012}} {{in lang|es}}</ref> However her great passion has always rested in writing novels.
Hartley was born in Glasgow, Scotland to Scottish parents who were both teachers. Influenced by a strict religious upbringing, Spanish grandparents and a strong desire to rebel, she quickly carved out an unconventional path combining writing, theatre and counselling. After completing a degree in English Literature and Linguistics in Glasgow, she went on to study direction and acting. She went on to specialise in applied theatre practices seeing it as an opportunity to combine her artistic skills and counselling background.


==Career==
==Career==
After a number of directing theatre ventures in the UK and abroad, her work focused on South America where she produced and directed theatre in both Spanish & English. As well as teaching and lecturing on both drama theory and practice, Jennifer specialised in therapy through drama working extensively with theories and methodology related to Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed. Through study and practise Jennifer developed her own working practice from these methods, a practise she now uses to work with minority and oppressed groups internationally. This in turn has led to a number of studies, publications and works including plays, academic articles, and poetry. Hartley's most famous plays include The Art of Silence (2005), The Sin Eater (2006), 'Til Death do us Part (2010).
After a number of directing theatre ventures in the UK and abroad, Hartley’s work focused on South America, where she produced and directed theatre in both Spanish and English. At this time, Hartley was also teaching and lecturing on both drama theory and practice. Her work focused on therapy through theatre, working with theories and methodology related to [[Augusto Boal]]'s [[Theatre of the Oppressed]]. Through their study and application, Hartley developed her own working practice, one that she now uses to work with minority and oppressed groups (in addition to their respective oppressors) internationally.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography of Jennifer S Hartley|url=http://www.theatreversusoppression.com/biographies---jennifer|accessdate=1 October 2012}}</ref>

Jennifer regularly works on various theatre projects both community and therapy based, from which new writing is also being developed, including a theory based book on the application of the methods in use. After a number of years teaching and lecturing in Theatre and drama Jennifer is now dedicating her time to writing & directing theatre. She continues to teach through conducting workshops, training & various theatre projects when her schedule allows.
This, in turn, has led to a number of studies, publications and works by Hartley including plays, academic articles, and poetry. Hartley's plays include ''The Art of Silence'' (2005), ''The Sin Eater'' (2006), and ''{{'}}Til Death do us Part'' (2010). ''The Art of Silence'' was performed in over eight countries and in three different languages, including performances at the [[Edinburgh Fringe Festival]] in 2006. Hartley regularly works on various theatre projects, both community and therapy-based, from which new writing is also being developed.

In 2010, Hartley gave a talk at the [[TED (conference)|TEDx]] conference in [[Bangkok]] entitled ''The Truth in the Lie''. This talk addressed the idea of personal truths as perceived by individuals, and hence the ultimately subjective nature of truth itself.<ref>{{cite web|title=TEDxKrungthep - Jennifer Hartley - "The Truth in the Lie"|url=http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxKrungthep-Jennifer-Hartley|accessdate=1 October 2012}}</ref>

==Other activities==
Hartley is the founder and director of the UK registered charity<ref>{{cite web|title=Extract from the Scottish Charity Register|url=http://www.oscr.org.uk/search-charity-register/charity-extract/?charitynumber=sc039092|accessdate=1 October 2012}}</ref> [[Theatre Versus Oppression]] (TVO). She has run projects around the world with TVO including work in Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, the USA and the UK. Hartley is regularly developing new projects in the UK and abroad, working in conjunction with various other non-profit organisations and educational establishments. She is also the co-director and co-founder of the media company Multi Story Media Limited.

==Published works==

===Plays===
*The Shadow Whisperer, 2020
*The Collection Applied Theatre Edition with Exercises, 2019
*The Collection (a collection of 4 plays); 2014
* Sold: Kindle edition, 2013.
*'Til Death do us Part. Amazon: Kindle edition, 2010.
*The Sin Eater. Arandurã Editorial & Amazon: Kindle edition, 2006.
*The Art of Silence. Arandurã Editorial & Amazon: Kindle edition, 2005.
*Cabezas Dislocadas. Amazon: Kindle edition, 2004.

===Fiction===
*''The Shadow Whisperer''.under a minute. {{ISBN|979-8697771334}}

===Non-fiction===
*''Applied Theatre in Action: a Journey''. UK: Trentham, 2012. {{ISBN|1858564964}}.
*''La Opresion Como un Estimulo para el cambio''. Paraguay: Arandurã Editorial, 2005.

===Poetry===
*A Puppet without Strings. Paraguay: Arandurã Editorial, 2005.


==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.jshartley.com}}
*[http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxKrungthep-Jennifer-Hartley TEDxKrungthep - Jennifer Hartley - "The Truth in the Lie"]
*[https://archive.today/20130415122055/http://www.literaturewales.org/writers-of-wales/i/136960/desc/hartley-j-s-/ Jennifer S Hartley's page on the Literature Wales website]
*[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/theatre-in-wales/2013/01/04/cardiff-based-charity-that-brings-hope-to-oppressed-people-worldwide-91466-32541757/ Interview with Jennifer S Hartley in the Western Mail, Wales' national newspaper]

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Latest revision as of 04:04, 4 June 2023

Jennifer S Hartley is a Scottish fiction author, applied theatre practitioner and director. She is the author of the novel The Shadow Whisperer published 2020 to critical acclaim, Applied Theatre in Action: a Journey, as well as various plays, poetry, and other writings.

Early life and education

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Hartley was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to Scottish parents who were both teachers. After completing a degree in English Literature and Linguistics at Strathclyde University in Glasgow, she went on to study direction and acting, where she specialised in applied theatre practices. Hartley received a doctorate from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh where she addressed the effects of oppression on creativity.[1] However her great passion has always rested in writing novels.

Career

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After a number of directing theatre ventures in the UK and abroad, Hartley’s work focused on South America, where she produced and directed theatre in both Spanish and English. At this time, Hartley was also teaching and lecturing on both drama theory and practice. Her work focused on therapy through theatre, working with theories and methodology related to Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed. Through their study and application, Hartley developed her own working practice, one that she now uses to work with minority and oppressed groups (in addition to their respective oppressors) internationally.[2]

This, in turn, has led to a number of studies, publications and works by Hartley including plays, academic articles, and poetry. Hartley's plays include The Art of Silence (2005), The Sin Eater (2006), and 'Til Death do us Part (2010). The Art of Silence was performed in over eight countries and in three different languages, including performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2006. Hartley regularly works on various theatre projects, both community and therapy-based, from which new writing is also being developed.

In 2010, Hartley gave a talk at the TEDx conference in Bangkok entitled The Truth in the Lie. This talk addressed the idea of personal truths as perceived by individuals, and hence the ultimately subjective nature of truth itself.[3]

Other activities

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Hartley is the founder and director of the UK registered charity[4] Theatre Versus Oppression (TVO). She has run projects around the world with TVO including work in Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, the USA and the UK. Hartley is regularly developing new projects in the UK and abroad, working in conjunction with various other non-profit organisations and educational establishments. She is also the co-director and co-founder of the media company Multi Story Media Limited.

Published works

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Plays

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  • The Shadow Whisperer, 2020
  • The Collection Applied Theatre Edition with Exercises, 2019
  • The Collection (a collection of 4 plays); 2014
  • Sold: Kindle edition, 2013.
  • 'Til Death do us Part. Amazon: Kindle edition, 2010.
  • The Sin Eater. Arandurã Editorial & Amazon: Kindle edition, 2006.
  • The Art of Silence. Arandurã Editorial & Amazon: Kindle edition, 2005.
  • Cabezas Dislocadas. Amazon: Kindle edition, 2004.

Fiction

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  • The Shadow Whisperer.under a minute. ISBN 979-8697771334

Non-fiction

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  • Applied Theatre in Action: a Journey. UK: Trentham, 2012. ISBN 1858564964.
  • La Opresion Como un Estimulo para el cambio. Paraguay: Arandurã Editorial, 2005.

Poetry

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  • A Puppet without Strings. Paraguay: Arandurã Editorial, 2005.

References

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  1. ^ "Directora escocesa completó su doctorado en teatro paraguayo". Retrieved 1 October 2012. (in Spanish)
  2. ^ "Biography of Jennifer S Hartley". Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  3. ^ "TEDxKrungthep - Jennifer Hartley - "The Truth in the Lie"". Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Extract from the Scottish Charity Register". Retrieved 1 October 2012.
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