Let's Play Moreno

Abstract

Although Moreno was arguably one of the most creative and productive thinkers of his time, his ideas are hard to follow because of his lack of coherence. In certain instances, the theory he produced seems less a theory and more a collection of musings. In this article, the author suggests a more cogent process for examining, organizing, and extending Moreno's conceptualizations to make them a more convincing theoretical exposition, one that is more user-friendly and useful. The author presents the process as a game that any number can play and wants the rules of the game to entice more psychodramatists to play by reducing the sense of competition and promoting spontaneity, creativity, and fun. The author credits Adam Blatner with endeavoring to engage the psychodrama community in this type of endeavor.