Performance, Exile and ‘America’

Explore the intricate relationship between performance and identity in "Performance, Exile and ‘America’" by S. Jestrovic. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2009, this thought-provoking collection delves into the dramatic and performative representations of 'America' as an exilic space. Spanning 266 pages, the book investigates critical themes such as language, space, and identity, shedding light on how immigrants and outsiders are embodied within American theatre. Jestrovic examines the unique ways in which 'America' is staged and dramatized by those who experience it from the margins, offering readers a compelling perspective on the intersection of culture and performance. This first edition is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of identity and representation in contemporary theatre.