Theatre and Performance Studies

Theatre and Performance Studies explore live performance as an art form and cultural practice. It examines how plays, performances, and reenactments convey meaning, emotions, and social messages, often analyzing their history, techniques, and audience interactions. This field combines elements of literature, visual arts, history, and psychology to understand how performance shapes and reflects society. It also considers the creative processes of actors, directors, and designers, as well as the cultural significance and impact of performance traditions across different contexts and communities.