Comedia Performance
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Innovation in Performance Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Analysis of Spanish Classical Theater:
The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining literary analysis, historical context, and performance studies to explore the complexities of Spanish Golden Age drama. - Focus on Gender and Social Issues:
Recent publications increasingly address themes of gender, agency, and social justice within classical texts, reflecting contemporary societal concerns and movements. - Exploration of Adaptation and Modern Performance:
The journal consistently covers how classical works are adapted for modern audiences, including discussions on digital theater, multicultural influences, and educational practices. - Theoretical Insights into Performance Practices:
The journal provides theoretical frameworks for understanding the performative aspects of classical texts, including staging techniques, audience interaction, and the role of the director. - Preservation and Reinterpretation of Classics:
A significant aim is to preserve and reinterpret classical works, ensuring they remain relevant in contemporary discourse, thus examining their adaptations and representations in modern contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Engagement with Feminist Perspectives:
There is a marked increase in articles addressing women's agency and gender dynamics within classical texts, influenced by contemporary movements such as #MeToo, which highlights the relevance of these themes today. - Digital and Multimedia Adaptations:
A growing interest in how classical works are adapted in digital formats and multimedia performances, reflecting the changing landscape of theater and audience engagement in the 21st century. - Intersections of Performance and Education:
Emerging discussions on the role of classical theater in education, particularly in diversifying curricula and engaging younger audiences, demonstrate a commitment to making classics accessible and relevant. - Exploration of Cultural Hybridity:
An increasing focus on how classical texts interact with various cultural narratives, emphasizing multicultural perspectives and the influence of global contexts on traditional Spanish theater. - Reinterpretation of Classic Themes in Contemporary Contexts:
The journal is trending towards analyzing classic themes such as honor, power, and gender through the lens of modern societal issues, thereby reinvigorating their relevance in contemporary discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Historical Studies:
There seems to be a decline in purely historical analyses of classical texts without contemporary relevance, as the journal shifts towards more applied and interdisciplinary approaches. - Focus on Purely Literary Criticism:
The journal has seen a reduction in articles that focus solely on literary criticism devoid of performance context, indicating a move towards a more integrated approach that incorporates staging and adaptation. - Narrow Scope of National Identity:
The exploration of strictly Spanish national identity in classical theater appears to be less frequent, with an increasing interest in global contexts and multicultural interpretations. - Limited Discussions on Classical Authorship:
While authorship remains a relevant topic, there is a noticeable decrease in discussions centered solely on the historical biographies of playwrights, as the journal embraces broader thematic explorations.
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