Theater in a Post-Truth World: Texts, Politics, and Performance

The first book to examine how the concept and disagreements around post-truth have been explored in the world of theater and performance, covering a wide spectrum of manifestations and expressions. It provides a glimpse into how the theater provides a venue to raise awareness and encourage critical thinking about the contemporary ubiquity of post-truth.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This groundbreaking book is the first to delve into the exploration of post-truth within the realm of theater and performance. It encompasses a diverse range of manifestations and expressions, spanning from the plays of renowned playwrights
This groundbreaking book is the first to delve into the exploration of post-truth within the realm of theater and performance. It encompasses a diverse range of manifestations and expressions, spanning from the plays of renowned playwrights such as Caryl Churchill, Anne Washburn, and David Henry Hwang to the inherent theatricality of press conferences, FBI interviews, and protests that capitalize on the confusion wrought by post-truth rhetoric to muddy issues and deflect blame. Moreover, the book explores theatrical performance, where the nature of truth is challenged through staged visuals that contradict what the audience hears, sparking a profound debate about the true essence of truth itself. Contributions from scholars from across the globe, including American and British drama and politics, Australian theater, and the work of performance artist Marina Abramovic, enrich the analysis, offering a glimpse into how theater in its various forms serves as a platform to raise awareness and foster critical thinking about the pervasive ubiquity of post-truth in contemporary society.

Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350215894