2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
In Search of the Cross-Dressing Body: from Shakespeare to Propeller
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23520329
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Literature in English
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| Research Institution | Nihon University |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2011 – 2013
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| Keywords | イギリス演劇 / シェイクスピア / 上演研究 / ジェンダー / 身体 |
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| Research Abstract |
Following a historical overview of the cross gender casting in Shakespeare productions, this study investigates both Japanese and British performances in which performers cross dress. Cross dressing is part of the Bard's dramaturgy and a feature exploited in some of his plays. The cross gender casting employed in modern theatre further generates unique theatrical effects, increasing audience involvement in shaping the world of play-acting and also re-examining gender differences in society.
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