{"product_id":"meeting-the-moment-socially-engaged-performance-19652020-by-those-who-lived-it-9781613321546","title":"Meeting the Moment: Socially Engaged Performance, 1965-2020, by Those Who Lived It","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eOver 75 interviews and informal exchanges with progressive theater and performance makers provide insight into the field's challenges and opportunities over the past 55 years. The books highlight the diverse influences and experiences of performers, education and support, content value, and audience inclusivity, and offer hope for the future of the art. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: New Village Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the past 55 years, the experiences of a diverse range of progressive theater and performance makers have been a rich tapestry of creativity, resilience, and advocacy. Through curated stories from over 75 interviews and informal exchanges, this work offers a profound insight into the field, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities faced by performance artists in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerformers, often unknown beyond their immediate audience, articulate a diverse range of influences that shape their work. They reflect on the education and support they receive as artists, the value placed on certain content, and the ways in which it is brought to life. They also explore the question of who is welcome in the world of performance and whether cross-community exchange is encouraged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe voices in these books span from 1965 to the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, taking the reader on a journey through a period of immense change and transformation. They point to more diverse and inclusive practices emerging in the field, offering hope for the future of the art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough their words, these performers shed light on the complexities and nuances of their craft, challenging stereotypes and promoting inclusivity. They remind us of the power of performance to inspire, educate, and transform, and of the importance of supporting and amplifying the voices of artists from all backgrounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work serves as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the progressive theater and performance community, and to the ongoing struggle for equal opportunity and representation in the arts. It is a call to action for all who believe in the power of art to shape our world and to work towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all performance artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781613321546\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jan Cohen-Cruz,Rad Pereira","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095620055290,"sku":"9781613321546","price":19.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660317833353_book.jpg?v=1660559010","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/meeting-the-moment-socially-engaged-performance-19652020-by-those-who-lived-it-9781613321546","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}