Transcultural Theater

Transcultural Theater explores the idea of a transcultural theater as a means of engaging with the foreign and alien, emphasizing the importance of the art of theater as a medium of conviviality with the foreign and its contribution to transcultural experience, artistic practice, and education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Transcultural theater is a concept that seeks to bridge cultural gaps and foster understanding between different communities. It encompasses the idea of creating theater that can resonate with audiences from diverse backgrounds and cultures. By exploring the complexities of cross-cultural interactions, transcultural theater aims to challenge stereotypes, promote empathy, and encourage dialogue.

One of the key aspects of transcultural theater is its ability to approximate and interact with the foreign and the alien. In an increasingly globalized world, where fundamentalist and populist movements are on the rise
rise, promoting xenophobia and isolationism, transcultural theater offers a powerful counterbalance. It advocates for the art of theater as a medium of conviviality with the foreign, promoting understanding and appreciation of different cultures.

This study contributes to transcultural experience, artistic practice, and education in the medium of theater. It explores the relationship between aesthetic experience, artistic practice, and academic representation, highlighting the ways in which theater can be used as a tool for cultural exchange and transformation.

The book is written for scholars and students as well as for all those working in the cultural field, especially in the field of cultural transfer. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of transcultural theater, its historical roots.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032039800