Being There: After-Proceedings of the 2006 Conference of the Australasian Association for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies: Recent submissions
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Live Media and the 'Alive' Actor
Published 2008-06-27This paper considers the presence of the actor in relation to mediatisation of the theatre space. In particular the kinetic relationship of the performer to real time and simulated real time video projection. This will be ...Open AccessConference paper -
When the Spectator Talks Back: The Development of Practical Wisdom and an ‘ethics of care’ within the Magdalena Talks Back Network
Published 2008-06-26Open AccessArticle -
Longing to Belong: Trained Actors’ Attempts to Enter the Profession
Published 2008-06-26My research to date has focused on a sociology of the acting profession within Australia, and particularly on the experience of trained actors entering the profession. Training involves inculcated bodily and cognitive ...Open AccessConference paper -
Overcoming the Metaphysics of Consciousness: Being/Artaud
Published 2008-06-20Some recent theories of the mind have invoked the theatre as a metaphor to explain consciousness. This paper suggests that there is something irreducible to consciousness and that theatre can be an invaluable tool for ...Open AccessConference paper -
Performing Victory: The Different Kind of War of Bush 43
Published 2008-06-20In the pieces to camera that George W. Bush has delivered since 9/11, the ideals of “victory” and “freedom” have driven the arguments for initiating, prolonging and sustaining belligerent action—bello jus—against a number ...Open AccessConference paper