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Discover the transformative power of storytelling with the 'Undesirable Elements' series, a compelling collection of community-centric theater works that illuminate the lives of individuals navigating cultural identities. Written by acclaimed theater director and playwright Ping Chong, this remarkable trade paperback (ISBN: 9781559363976) showcases how marginalized voices can reclaim their narratives through the magic of performance. In this brand new edition published by Theatre Communications Group in 2012, experience the raw emotion and authenticity as non-professional actors – real members of their communities – share their stories on stage. These performances not only bridge the gap between personal struggles and broader societal themes, but also redefine what it means to be seen and heard in a complex world. As their heartfelt narratives unfold, audiences are invited to engage with the profound complexities of cultural intersectionality, identity, and belonging. Be a part of the revolutionary journey of self-discovery and recognition that this four-piece volume encapsulates. Dive deep into the lived experiences of those labeled as 'undesirable elements' and get inspired by their resilience and creativity. Whether you're a theater enthusiast or a seeker of profound narratives, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Plus, enjoy free shipping on your order! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that 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: 9781559363976
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Description:
"The cumulative power of these shared stories is nothing short of astonishing. Ping Chong creates a tremendous tapestry of lives."—Twin Cities Reader
In Chong's extraordinary series of choral documentary dramas, bodies that had once been rendered 'undesirable elements' become - as bodies on stage always do, through the theater's magical mechanisms of empathy and display - emphatically desirable. The performers - who are not professional actors - live in the community where they are performing and, most important, they are telling their own stories. Through the act of naming themselves and recounting how they came to be here - quite literally here, now, in the theater, as well as here in this town in the United States - they claim their place in the body politic. Theater, like America, is a space of self-making. The Undesirable Elements series offers a distilled, elegant demonstration of that exhilarating and complicated process." - Alisa Solomon, from Her Introduction
This four-piece volume of Undesirable Elements, the community-specific theater works series, examines the lives of those born into one culture but living in another. Each production grows out of an extended residency, during which Ping Chong and his collaborators conduct interviews of community members and then create a script that explores both historical and personal narratives.
Ping Chong is a theater director, playwright, choreographer, and video and installation artist. The recipient of two OBIE awards, two Bessie awards, and a Guggenheim Fellowship, he has created more than fifty works for the stage, includ
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: 9781559363976
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Description:
"The cumulative power of these shared stories is nothing short of astonishing. Ping Chong creates a tremendous tapestry of lives."—Twin Cities Reader
In Chong's extraordinary series of choral documentary dramas, bodies that had once been rendered 'undesirable elements' become - as bodies on stage always do, through the theater's magical mechanisms of empathy and display - emphatically desirable. The performers - who are not professional actors - live in the community where they are performing and, most important, they are telling their own stories. Through the act of naming themselves and recounting how they came to be here - quite literally here, now, in the theater, as well as here in this town in the United States - they claim their place in the body politic. Theater, like America, is a space of self-making. The Undesirable Elements series offers a distilled, elegant demonstration of that exhilarating and complicated process." - Alisa Solomon, from Her Introduction
This four-piece volume of Undesirable Elements, the community-specific theater works series, examines the lives of those born into one culture but living in another. Each production grows out of an extended residency, during which Ping Chong and his collaborators conduct interviews of community members and then create a script that explores both historical and personal narratives.
Ping Chong is a theater director, playwright, choreographer, and video and installation artist. The recipient of two OBIE awards, two Bessie awards, and a Guggenheim Fellowship, he has created more than fifty works for the stage, includ