Black men on stage : an autoethnographic exploration of meaning making in solo performance
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The purpose of this study was to explore an autoethnographic investigation into the lived experiences and meaning-making processes of Black men in solo theatrical performance. By centering my own narrative as a Black man in theatre performance and as a scholar, the study weaves personal history, cultural critique, autobiographical performance and performance analysis to examine how solo performance serves as a space for identity construction, as well as creating agency for its practitioners. This research was guided by the central question of how does a Black man in theatre performance mean for the Black man performer? Through embodied research methods I explore the intersections of race, the Black male body, and artistic expression, by highlighting how Black men performers navigate projections, stereotypes, and reclaim agency, while engaging in performances in the theatrical space. Ultimately, the dissertation contributes to the fields of autoethnography and performance scholarship by demonstrating the transformative potential of solo work for Black men in theatre performance negotiating their place in both artistic and societal landscapes.
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