Performance Affects

Performance Affects by J. Thompson is a thought-provoking exploration of performance projects set against the backdrop of disaster and war zones. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2009, this first edition spans 205 pages and challenges conventional notions within the realm of Applied Theatre. Thompson argues that joy, beauty, and celebration should serve as the cornerstone for community-based and participatory performance practices. By shifting the focus from mere effects to the profound affective roles that performance can play, this book invites readers to reconsider the sensations of pleasure in theatrical expressions. Ideal for scholars and practitioners alike, Performance Affects is a compelling read for anyone interested in the transformative power of performance in challenging contexts.