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From Ritual to Theatre: The Human Seriousness of Play and Performance Theory
"From Ritual to Theatre: The Human Seriousness of Play is a seminal work by cultural anthropologist and performance theorist Victor Turner, published in 1982. The text bridges the gap between anthropology and performance studies, exploring how human cultures transition solemn ritualized practices into secular, aesthetic theatrical performances while retaining the deep psychological and social stakes of play. Introduction to Victor Turner and Performance Theory Victor Turner is widely recognized as one of the founding figures of performance studies, alongside contemporaries like Richard Schechner. Before focusing explicitly on theatre and perfo..."
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