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Theatre of the Ridiculous is a significant movement that highlighted the radical possibilities inherent in camp. Much of contemporary theatre owes this form a great debt but little has been written about its history or aesthetic markers. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the important practitioners, along with critical commentary of their work.
Beginning with Ridiculous'' most recognizable name, Charles Ludlam, the author traces the development of this campy, queer genre, from the B movies of Maria Montez to the Pop Art scene of Andy Warhol to the founding of the Play-House of the Ridiculous and the dawn of Ludlam''s career and finally to the contemporary theatre scene.
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When viewed through the context of an interactive play, a video game player fulfills the roles of both actor and spectator, watching and influencing a game''s story in real time. This book presents video gaming as a virtual medium for performance, scrutinizing the ways in which a player''s interaction with the narrative informs personal, historical, social and cultural understanding. Centering the author''s own experiences as both video game player and performance scholar, the book thoroughly applies concepts from theatre and performance studies.
Chapters argue that the posthuman player position now challenges what can be contextualized as a lived experience, and how video games can change players'' relationships with historical events and contemporary concerns, ultimately impacting how they develop a sense of self. Using the author''s own gaming experiences as a framework, the book focuses on the intersection between player and narrative, exploring what engagement with a storyline reveals about identity and society.