Amplifying Theatrical Horizons

Dr. Lisa Hall is a theatre director, playwright, and professor at Utah Valley University,USA, where she teaches courses in theatre history, dramatic literature, and performance practice. Her creative and scholarly work explores intersections of performance, value, and material culture, with a particular focus on the aesthetics of waste and excess in live exchange. Regionally, she has directed productions ranging from canonical works such as The Crucible and Blood Wedding to contemporary and devised projects, often emphasizing sensory engagement and cross-disciplinary collaboration. As a playwright, she develops new works and musicals in partnership with composer Alec Powell. Her research has appeared in edited collections and conference presentations, and her ongoing projects span both academic and creative writing, including a forthcoming mystery novel. Across all pursuits, Hall’s work seeks to amplify marginalized voices and craft transformative, visceral experiences that reimagine the role of theatre in contemporary life.

• List of FiguresForewordDr. Jennifer PopplePreface  Introduction: Economy, Value, Excess, and Waste1 The Wasteful Theatre Equation2 Sites of Waste: The Senses3 Sites of Waste: Participation4 Sites of Waste: Space5 Waste in Practice: Horror6 Waste in Practice: Key QuestionsConclusion: Amplification and Enchantment  Bibliography