Thesis
A tale of two Caesars: theaters, controversy, and conversation
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Dec 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/tgsf-7s79
Abstract
This thesis explores how theaters respond to public controversy related to programming. Arts-related controversies are often the first public eruption of deeper community struggles; with the contemporary political climate, I believe that these controversies will become more common. This study suggests that theaters are more than capable of weathering a public controversy, as long as they anticipate and prepare for backlash. The study also suggests that theaters make careful, deliberate choices about the season following a controversy, as well as diversifying staff and leadership to avoid unintentional missteps. This thesis also grapples with the difficulties of meaningful conversation in the digital sphere, the limits of deliberation, and the role of the arts in a politically charged landscape.
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Details
- Title
- A tale of two Caesars
- Creators
- Julianna Chiles Laseter - DU
- Contributors
- Andrew Zitcer (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- [3], 66 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 8222; 991014632600704721