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Discover 'How to Fail as a Popstar' by Vivek Shraya, a compelling exploration of fame, personal transformation, and the realities of pop culture. This captivating play, the first by multi-media artist Vivek Shraya, delves into her unique journey from performing in shopping malls to reaching for pop music superstardom, all delivered through wit and insight. Shraya's work has been celebrated as 'cultural rocket fuel' by Vanity Fair, spotlighting her artistic versatility through music, literature, and performance art.
This one-person show reflects on the universal themes of dreams, disappointments, and self-determination, presenting a raw and hopeful narrative in the search for one's true voice. The book is enriched with vibrant color photographs from the show’s impactful 2020 production in Toronto, along with a thoughtful foreword by director Brendan Healy.
Perfect for fans of contemporary theater, artists seeking inspiration, or anyone intrigued by the intersections of identity and pop culture, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9781551528427) from Arsenal Pulp Press will broaden your perspective on the trials of aspiring artists. The poignant storytelling and striking visuals make it a must-have for your collection.
*Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.*
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551528427
Year: 2021
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
The first play by multi-media artist Vivek Shraya, about fame and personal transformation.
Described as 'cultural rocket fuel' by Vanity Fair, Vivek Shraya is a multi-media artist whose art, music, novels, and poetry and children’s books explore the beauty and the power of personal and cultural transformation. How to Fail as a Popstar is Vivek’s debut theatrical work, a one-person show that chronicles her journey from singing in shopping malls to 'not quite' pop music superstardom with beguiling humor and insight. A reflection on the power of pop culture, dreams, disappointments, and self-determination, this astonishing work is a raw, honest, and hopeful depiction of the search to find one’s authentic voice.
The book includes colour photographs from the show’s 2020 production in Toronto, and a foreword by its director Brendan Healy.
This one-person show reflects on the universal themes of dreams, disappointments, and self-determination, presenting a raw and hopeful narrative in the search for one's true voice. The book is enriched with vibrant color photographs from the show’s impactful 2020 production in Toronto, along with a thoughtful foreword by director Brendan Healy.
Perfect for fans of contemporary theater, artists seeking inspiration, or anyone intrigued by the intersections of identity and pop culture, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9781551528427) from Arsenal Pulp Press will broaden your perspective on the trials of aspiring artists. The poignant storytelling and striking visuals make it a must-have for your collection.
*Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.*
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551528427
Year: 2021
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
The first play by multi-media artist Vivek Shraya, about fame and personal transformation.
Described as 'cultural rocket fuel' by Vanity Fair, Vivek Shraya is a multi-media artist whose art, music, novels, and poetry and children’s books explore the beauty and the power of personal and cultural transformation. How to Fail as a Popstar is Vivek’s debut theatrical work, a one-person show that chronicles her journey from singing in shopping malls to 'not quite' pop music superstardom with beguiling humor and insight. A reflection on the power of pop culture, dreams, disappointments, and self-determination, this astonishing work is a raw, honest, and hopeful depiction of the search to find one’s authentic voice.
The book includes colour photographs from the show’s 2020 production in Toronto, and a foreword by its director Brendan Healy.