Research Presentations

Research Presentations:

The research presentations were educational to say the least. A lot of Japanese theatrical tradition was elaborated on, which was interesting, because it seemed very different from the more ‘serious’ traditions of the West. A large emphasis is placed on audience rapport and making the play accessible in Japanese tradition. A ground-breaking idea was the use of a fan highlighted by Rehaan, because his physicality was the most important part of his moment of theatre. Another concept was the Balinese theatrical tradition, delved into by Yannick. The use of interlocking rhythms to induce a trance seems to be a largely unexplored avenue in the western world, and audience participation could increase both enjoyment and engagement of the play. Me being a musician, the idea of live musicians interacting with the audience while the play goes on seems scintillating.