ABSTRACT
Western Theatre in Global Contexts explores the junctures, tensions, and discoveries that occur when teaching Western theatrical practices or directing English-language plays in countries that do not share Western theatre histories or in which English is the non-dominant language.
This edited volume examines pedagogical discoveries and teaching methods, how to produce specific plays and musicals, and how students who explore Western practices in non-Western places contribute to the art form. Offering on-the-ground perspectives of teaching and working outside of North American and Europe, the book analyzes the importance of paying attention to the local context when developing theatrical practice and education. It also explores how educators and artists who make deep connections in the local culture can facilitate ethical accessibility to Western models of performance for students, practitioners and audiences.
Western Theatre in Global Contexts is an excellent resource for scholars, artists, and teachers that are working abroad or on intercultural projects in theatre, education and the arts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|29 pages
Global Flows
chapter Chapter 2|9 pages
Similarities and Differences in Teaching Western Based Theatre in China and the Arab World
part 2|86 pages
International Stages
chapter Chapter 4|14 pages
Laxmi Bai got Drunk at Malini’s Dinner and Venturewell Became an Underwear Baron
chapter Chapter 5|15 pages
West Side Stories
chapter Chapter 6|23 pages
Across a Cloudy Room
part 3|61 pages
Pedagogy Abroad
part 4|73 pages
Intercultural Exchanges