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Journal of Theatre Anthropology

Facts and Tales

No. 2 (2022): Learning to See

Feminism and Misunderstandings: Reactions after the 4th ISTA in Holstebro

Submitted
October 24, 2022
Published
2022-10-30

Abstract

The 4th ISTA session, held in Holstebro in 1986, provoked controversies and discussions. In particular, the American scholar Erika Munk and the American professor Phillip Zarrilli argued against Eugenio Barba. The first accused the Italian director of not taking into consideration socio-cultural aspects concerning the representation of women on stage, the second found a lack of reflexivity in Barba’s research. Analysing writings and essays published after the session, this article presents the confrontation between the scholars and Barba, underlining how such discussions opened up reflections on subjects hitherto neglected.

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