Muidugi saalis muheletakse kaasamisteatri võtete üle ja lavalt kostnud palve esitatakse ka teatava eneseirooniaga, aga ometi tundub just see üleminek see, millest lavastus justkui kõige rohkem „on“.
Participatory theatre is often used with very young audiences, allowing babies and toddlers to join in with the action. In a typical participatory production, performers may socialise with audience members before the show while seating them, then surprise these spectators by inviting them to the stage. Audience members may be given dialogue to read (as written text, or via an earpiece in some cases). They may be invited to participate in an activity or game.
Interactive theatre is not a new genre, but its popularity has exploded. Tricky to define but characterised by an active, physical relationship between audience and production, it often incorporates a site-specific venue around which the audience is free to roam.
