<p>The new edition of <i>Playbuilding as Qualitative Research</i> details how playbuilding (creating an original performative work with a group) as a methodology has developed in qualitative research over the last fifteen years.</p><p> </p><p>The second edition substantially updates the award winning first edition by making connections to current research theories, providing complete scripts with URL links to videos, and including a new section with interviews with colleagues. Chapter 1 provides an in-depth discussion of the epistemological, ontological, axiological, aesthetic, and pedagogic stances that playbuilding takes, applying them to research in general. The value of a playful, trusting atmosphere, choices of style, casting, set, and location in representing the data, and pedagogical theories that guide participatory theatre are highlighted. Chapter 2 discusses how Mirror Theatre generates data, structures dramatic scenes, and conducts live and virtual participatory workshops. C