Juggling Shakespeare: A Transnational Performance of Rhythms, Metaphor, and Imagination
Presentation Type
Presentation
Full Name of Faculty Mentor
Benjamin Sota, Theatre; Tripthi Pillai, English; Chase Grant, Utah Valley University
Major
Theatre
Presentation Abstract
This innovative performance merges the art of juggling with the masterful works of William Shakespeare, creating a unique fusion of literary and visual metaphor, images, rhythm, and iambic pentameter. Through its interplay of rhythm, physicality, Shakespeare's text, and dramatic structure, the performance creates a unique and engaging experience for audiences. At the same time, its use of iambic pentameter emphasizes the rhythms that mirror the heartbeat and patterns inherent in juggling and human existence. The visual metaphors, images, and rhythms bring Shakespeare's works to life in a new and dynamic way. This research aims to answer the following questions: 1. How does the fusion of juggling and Shakespeare's works impact audience engagement and understanding of the performance? 2. What role does the use of iambic pentameter and visual metaphors play in bringing Shakespeare's works to life in a new and dynamic way?3. How does this transnational performance help to transcend cultural barriers and stimulate audience imagination? The performance transcends cultural barriers and stimulates imaginations, aiming to engage audiences in English-speaking and non-English-speaking countries. The performance is set to take place in a variety of settings, including the boardwalk in downtown Myrtle Beach, the Edwards Blackbox theatre, street performance on Kalakaua Blvd in Waikiki, Hawai'i, and Kennedy Theatre at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and later in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Prague, Czech Republic.
Start Date
13-4-2023 3:40 PM
End Date
13-4-2023 4:00 PM
Disciplines
Theatre and Performance Studies
Recommended Citation
Cook, Isaiah, "Juggling Shakespeare: A Transnational Performance of Rhythms, Metaphor, and Imagination" (2023). Undergraduate Research Competition. 116.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/ugrc/2023/fullconference/116
Juggling Shakespeare: A Transnational Performance of Rhythms, Metaphor, and Imagination
This innovative performance merges the art of juggling with the masterful works of William Shakespeare, creating a unique fusion of literary and visual metaphor, images, rhythm, and iambic pentameter. Through its interplay of rhythm, physicality, Shakespeare's text, and dramatic structure, the performance creates a unique and engaging experience for audiences. At the same time, its use of iambic pentameter emphasizes the rhythms that mirror the heartbeat and patterns inherent in juggling and human existence. The visual metaphors, images, and rhythms bring Shakespeare's works to life in a new and dynamic way. This research aims to answer the following questions: 1. How does the fusion of juggling and Shakespeare's works impact audience engagement and understanding of the performance? 2. What role does the use of iambic pentameter and visual metaphors play in bringing Shakespeare's works to life in a new and dynamic way?3. How does this transnational performance help to transcend cultural barriers and stimulate audience imagination? The performance transcends cultural barriers and stimulates imaginations, aiming to engage audiences in English-speaking and non-English-speaking countries. The performance is set to take place in a variety of settings, including the boardwalk in downtown Myrtle Beach, the Edwards Blackbox theatre, street performance on Kalakaua Blvd in Waikiki, Hawai'i, and Kennedy Theatre at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and later in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Prague, Czech Republic.