Theatre and Performance TheorySeries

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• Professing Performance

  Theatre in the Academy from Philology to Performativity

  • Shannon Jackson

  • 268 pages
  • 10 hours of reading

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  Focusing on the evolving use of the term "perform" in contemporary academic discourse, this study explores its significance across various prefixes and suffixes, revealing its complexity for students, artists, and scholars. By analyzing the history of theater studies and contrasting different disciplinary interpretations, it contextualizes performance theory and performance studies, highlighting the intricate relationships between these fields and their institutional developments.

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• Stage Fright, Animals, and Other Theatrical Problems

  • Nicholas Ridout

  • 206 pages
  • 8 hours of reading

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  Focusing on the intricacies of live performance, this study examines the various mishaps and challenges that can occur on stage. It delves into the factors that contribute to these errors, exploring both the technical and human elements involved in theatrical productions. By analyzing real-life examples, the work offers insights into the complexities of staging and the resilience required from performers and crew when faced with unexpected situations.

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• Copyright and the Value of Performance, 1770-1911

  • Derek B. Miller

  • 292 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

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