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Journal of Theatre Anthropology

Reflections and Images

No. 2 (2022): Learning to See

Embodying Essence through Absence: Performance practice and pedagogy through digital platforms

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7413/2724-623X043
Submitted
January 24, 2022
Published
2022-10-24

Abstract

In this article Bianca Mastrominico focuses on how to embody liveness through digital platforms within the framework of theatre anthropology, looking at how remote performers and spectators interact through screen technology to discern principles and techniques that can guide online training, and creating work for a digital spectator. Her conclusions envisage a soft technology which fosters participatory practice and includes the non-human in creative processes.

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