What are the ways in which theater can more fully engage contemporary artists and audiences? Can theater be narratively connected to other art (beyond traditional theater design), and how can the utilization of various forms of storytelling be merged into one cohesive narrative? What are the social and cultural implications in creating this work, and what are its challenges?
In this talk Sean F. Edgecomb moves beyond the ontological definition of queer as an identity-driven "being" to an active "doing," which in turn demonstrates his approach to the study of LGBTQ+ theatre and performance as a hybrid teacher/scholar/artist in a college setting. After speaking on his interventionist work on queer legacy and queer kinesis, drawn from published works and productions, Edgecomb discusses his current research on theories and performances of queer rurality in the American theatre.
In much American acting pedagogy of the last one hundred years, actor preparation gets you only as far as the very start of any given scene... after which, it is expected, your gut instinct must take over and carry you through to your exit. This can leave the actor stranded on stage, scrambling to keep up, and hydroplaning over otherwise important pivots. In this talk, Brendan Hughes attempts to identify a solid, identifiable landmark inside of every dramatic scene, in order to provide actors (and audience members) with concrete moments to mark in the progression of dramatic stories.
For over a decade, leaders in the field of intimacy choreography have been developing systems for staging sexually charged material in a way that prioritizes the body sovereignty of actors. In a few weeks, the first academic journal section will be published on the topic, which includes multiple contributions on the history, present, and future of intimacy choreography. In this talk, Dr.
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The AltaMed Health Fellowship is an intensive PAID service project that allows students and recent graduates to explore career in social service and health education.
Students must be available to work 30 hours per week. It's great opportunity for someone studying for the MCAT or GRE. The fellowship will start in September 2019 and will runs about 8 to 9 months. Attend the info session to learn more!