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Controversial Stage Roles

Ethan Parker

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Verlag: Publifye

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Controversial Stage Roles explores the compelling relationship between theater, performance, and society by examining instances where stage productions ignite debates about casting choices, character portrayals, and cultural sensitivities. It unpacks questions of representation, artistic license, and the ethics of portraying marginalized groups, highlighting how the performing arts can both reflect and challenge societal values. One might be surprised to learn how often casting decisions have sparked widespread social media outrage.

 
The book progresses by introducing key concepts like cultural appropriation and artistic license through case studies. Subsequent sections delve deeper into controversies related to race, gender, and disability, analyzing harmful stereotypes and productions that misrepresent cultural traditions.

 
Ultimately, it offers a framework for navigating ethical dilemmas in the performing arts, encouraging critical thinking about power dynamics, social commentary, and artistic expression.
Verfügbar seit: 29.03.2025.
Drucklänge: 66 Seiten.

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