Spectacle, Power, and Identity in Contemporary Performance

This exam addresses the relationship between spectacle, power dynamics, and identity in contemporary performance. It investigates how performance acts as a medium for negotiating power structures and personal identities.

The relevance of this examination lies in its ability to contextualize performance within broader power relations, aiding scholars and practitioners in recognizing the socio-political implications of theatrical practices.

The exam will require candidates to engage in verbal analysis of how performance reflects and constructs identities within a societal framework. Critical thinking and articulation of complex ideas will be paramount.

Candidates should prepare to cite examples from contemporary performances for discussion, illustrating their understanding of the interplay between spectacle and social constructs.