Performing the Nation in Global Korea

Transnational Theatre

• Author(s): H. Lee, Hyunjung Lee,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 171
• ISBN_10: 1137453583
  ISBN_13: 9781137453587
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Performing Arts / General , Performing Arts / Theater / History & Criticism , Art / General , Performing Arts / Theater / General , Performing Arts / Dance / Classical & Ballet ,

Description:... This book illustrates how local awareness of Western cultural hegemonic entities such as Broadway and Shakespeare have been implemented within South Korean theatre in the global era. With a focus on performances that targeted global audiences, Lee explores the ways in which Korea's nationalistic desires for global visibility are projected on stage.