Phenomenology in Performance

Phenomenology in performance is an approach that explores how performers and audiences experience an event. It focuses on understanding the sensations, emotions, and perceptions created during the performance, emphasizing the lived experience part of art. Instead of just analyzing techniques or themes, it seeks to comprehend what it feels like to be involved in or witness the performance. This perspective highlights how performances evoke personal meaning and shape our understanding of that shared moment, emphasizing the subjective, embodied experience rather than purely objective or theoretical analysis.