Performance as Research

Performance as Research is an artistic approach where creators use live performance—such as theater, dance, or experimental art—to explore, investigate, and question ideas, concepts, or social issues. Instead of traditional written research, the act of performing becomes a method of inquiry, generating new insights through the process itself. It blurs the line between art and investigation, allowing both performers and audiences to experience and reflect on complex topics in a direct, immediate way. This approach emphasizes experiential understanding, where knowledge emerges through the performing process and its impact.