Author : James MacDonald
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527558266
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)
Book Synopsis Eight Performance Texts about Disability by : James MacDonald
Download or read book Eight Performance Texts about Disability written by James MacDonald and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The performance texts (for pre-existing groups of performers) gathered here explore issues surrounding the phenomenon of disability in our 21st century culture. They pose vital questions about the nature of inclusion, what it means to be ‘different’, and how equipped we are to accept ‘diversity’. Each was performed as part of an undergraduate module in interpretive performance in Exeter University’s adventurous drama department, and they offer challenging roles for each cast member, providing ample scope for ensemble acting and group production. Two of the texts cover historical subjects (the turbulent 16th century and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and its aftermath) in exciting and accessible ways. All were eagerly performed by students who enjoyed the opportunity to work together with evenly divided roles.