Arts & Culture
The Dramaturgical Arc in Site-Specific Theater Performance
Quick fact
In site-specific theater, the location is not just a backdrop; it actively influences the dramaturgy, often forcing performers and audiences to move, reorient, and engage differently than in a traditional theater.
Why this is interesting
Imagine watching a play where the stage isn't a stage, but a real abandoned factory, a subway car, or a forest clearing. How does the story bend itself to fit the space, and how does the space shape the story?