What is a core principle of MADDRAMA art?

The core principle of MADDRAMA art is social justice awareness. This approach emphasizes the importance of using art as a means to address societal issues, highlight injustices, and provoke thought about equity and human rights. MADDRAMA seeks to engage audiences not just to appreciate the aesthetic qualities of art, but also to become aware of and act upon social challenges. By centering on social justice, art practitioners aim to inspire change, create dialogue, and empower communities through meaningful expression and representation.

While art can indeed serve as entertainment, the MADDRAMA framework elevates the purpose of art to a vehicle for social commentary. The focus isn’t on commercial success, although successful impact can occur; rather, it prioritizes the message and its potential to effect change over financial gain. Historical documentation can play a role in social justice discourse, but it is not the primary objective of MADDRAMA, which seeks to actively influence the present social landscape.