OVERVIEW: Rather than use stage performance to critically reflect on social conditions, Mao Zedong manipulated theatre into corrupt propaganda. This page will delve into the theatrical institutions influenced by the Communist regime, as well as the practices and performances in its peripheries. “Mao Zedong, The Cultural Revolution, and Propaganda…” Introduction:Continue reading
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Behind The Scenes: A Play
OVERVIEW: Lauren Sandersen traveled with a four person film crew to shoot a short experimental film during the week she was there. With this project in mind, she traveled to Jamaica wondering how I would put what we captured on camera in play format. “Behind the Scenes a Play” Artist’s StatementContinue reading
Mask-Making for Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago
OVERVIEW: Carnival is one of the most important events in Trinidad. It is a time for locals to let loose, but Carnival traditions also speak to the rich history and diversity of the island. The main Carnival festivities usually only last about two days, but the period of Carnival technically startsContinue reading
Ted and Tim Build a Steel Pan
OVERVIEW: Ted and Tim try their best to make a steel pan. Hey guys – Ted and Tim here. Thanks for visiting our page to check out our experience with building a steel drum. In case you haven’t checked out the video we made and pinned to this page, beContinue reading
Wayang – Javanese Puppet Theater
OVERVIEW: Wayang, a term for puppetry, is considered to be the oldest freestanding puppet form with the earliest references dating from the 800s on the island of Java, Indonesia. Indonesia has a vast and rich history of puppetry, as there are many different styles of puppetry from Indonesia. The twoContinue reading
Día de los Muertos
OVERVIEW: Día de los Muertos is a Latin American festival celebrating the death of loved ones. The holiday is a fusion of indigenous practices and Catholic colonial influences. The vibrant art, the colorful traditions and the joyous occasion inspire many in and beyond Mexico. Celebrating the Unforgotten All around the CatholicContinue reading
Día de los Muertos: Uncovering the Authentic Practices
OVERVIEW: All around the Catholic world, the first and second of November are reserved for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (or Día de Todos los Santos and Día de las Ánimas in Spanish) to mourn the loss of loved ones. Día de los Muertos: In Celebration, rather than Memoriam BriefContinue reading
South African Gumboot Dance
OVERVIEW: Disenfranchised miners in South Africa developed the gumboot dance as a way to communicate with each other underground, where the mine bosses had banned oral communication. THE MAGIC’S IN THE BOOTS: The Story of Gumboot Dance and Other Forms of Liberation & Protest Dance in South Africa A Global EngagementsContinue reading
Yueju (Shaoxing Opera): A Female Opera
OVERVIEW: Yueju (Shaoxing Opera) one of the most popular traditional Chinese opera forms. Originated in the 20th century in Shaoxing, it prospered in Shanghai and spread quickly throughout China. Yueju adopts an all-female cast and reflects female aesthetics and pronounced female narratives and voices in the socio-political environment around early PRC.Continue reading
New Orleans Mardi Gras
OVERVIEW: The Carnival in Rio De Janeiro is one of the best-known parties in the world and is considered the largest carnival in the world. Rio Carnival is a five day celebration and a national holiday. An Overview of Mardi Gras in New Orleans New Orleans Mardi Gras, a local CarnivalContinue reading
