Abstract
The rural theatre is considered a group communication method that can be effective as being based on the psychology of the community . Many countries have adopted it to serve the issues of the rural and agricultural development . It also has contributed in attracting the attention of instructors to many issues of sustainable development , and thus its role emerges in knowledge and concern as two stages of the process of adoption . In order to stabilize the role of the rural play in achieving the goals desired , it should be based on some primary elements . First , the play's text is written in the local dialect accepted by the locals . The text should include the elements of the dramatic structure represented by theme , dialogue , plot , characters and mode . Also, the rules of balance between the dramatic act and the extensional educating subject matter should be taken into consideration . Secondly , the rural play must be based on the efforts of the actors who realize its content and have positive trends towards their audience . The play can be performed anywhere in the village which suitable and away from noises . In order to activate the role of theater to achieve its goals , here are some suggestions : the show should be followed by a discussion of the ideas and practices included in the text , conducting evaluating studies of the rural theatre effectiveness , effective cooperation between the extensional system and social foundations present in the country side , well_ planned adoption of extensional communication methods to achieve the agricultural extensional goals to serve the sustainable agricultural development.
