Praise for the First Edition:'A major contribution to performance studies. If cynicism and political quietism have quelled your impulse to rage against this sorry state of affairs, Bogad demonstrates, with wit and verve, that it is possible to expose the sham and, through a variety of performative tactics, make a meaningful contribution to democracy.' Modern Drama 'A compelling and urgent read. Bogad’s passion for the topic reminds the reader of the exhilaration of live performance and the importance of engagement in democratic life.' Theatre Journal'Delightfully written and wonderfully provocative ... Valuable reading for any scholar of social movements.' Mobilization'As a guide to both theory and action, it is insightful, entertaining and indispensable.' Andrew Boyd, Wrangler-in-Chief, Beautiful Trouble'Beautifully contextualized within social movement theory, this book enlivens the debate about performative interventions into power.'Jan Cohen-Cruz, Editor, Public, A Journal of Imagining America'Electoral Guerrilla Theatre deals a refreshing wild card in the repertoire of resistance.' Baz Kershaw, Emeritus Professor, University of Warwick, and author of The Radical In Performance.In liberal democracies across the globe, where the right to vote is framed as both civil right and civic duty, disillusioned creative activists run for public office on satiric, ironic and iconoclastic platforms. With little intention of "winning" in the conventional sense, they use drag, camp and stand-up comedy to undermine the legitimacy of their opponents and sometimes the electoral system itself.This revised and updated edition of Electoral Guerrilla Theatre explores the phenomenon of the satirical election campaign, and questions the purpose of such public political performances. Drawing on extensive archival and ethnographic research, this is an entertaining and illuminating read that will be invaluable to students and scholars working across a variety of disciplines, including performance studies, the social sciences, cultural studies and politics. New case studies for this edition include: Reverend Billy’s run for Mayor of New York City in 2009; Stephen Colbert’s run for President in 2012;Candidates including Superbarrio, the Best Party, Antanas Mockus, and Einstein the Dog.
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Introduction: Electoral guerrilla theatre in recent democracies: Speaking mirth to power1. A prank too far? The Kabouters’ electoral guerrilla theatre, Amsterdam 1970-712. Sturm und Drag: the fabulous camp-pains of Miss Joan JettBlakk3. Electoral guerrilla theatre in Australia: Pauline Hanson vs. Pauline Pantsdown4. EARTHALUJAH!: The Importance of Being Earnest With the Church of Life After ShoppingConclusion: A tricky new play
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781138184176
Publisert
2016-03-17
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
340 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
270

Forfatter

Biographical note

L.M. Bogad is Professor of political performance at the University of California at Davis. He is the author of Tactical Performance:The theory and practice of serious play, and the plays Haymarket, Tahrir, COINTELSHOW: A patriot act, and Economusic: Keeping score. He is the founding director of the Center for Tactical Performance.