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Despite the proliferation of educational interventions and attitude change strategies, the prevalence of homophobia and widespread discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people on college campuses persists. This study investigates the impact of theatre on changes in college students’ attitudes. Using a pre- and postshow survey to measure the impact of a theatrical performance on college students’ attitudes toward LGBT persons and issues, we report significant changes in attitudes and suggest the potential of the performance to also inspire action. Understanding this effect may help educators be more effective in their efforts to develop attitudes of acceptance toward LGBT people.
Iverson et al. (2014) studied this question.