Reviewing Gangs of Dangapur: Theatre, Power, and the Fractured Ethics of the City
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Political Theatre, Urban Power Structures, Ethics and Violence, Performance and Authority, City and Social FragmentationAbstract
Readers might be surprised to read a review of a theater in an academic journal. As a fan of theater, I believe the theatrical play Gangs of Dangapur goes beyond a mere representation of a stage play and becomes a critique of society. As Stella Adler, American actor & teacher, said, “The theatre was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation" (Kissel). The theatrical production, designed and directed by Ranjan Giri, emerges as a vital cultural intervention towards fragmentation, femicide, and societal degradation, which are normalized even in the modern era. Integrated Perspectives: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Research is a journal that prioritizes interdisciplinary research focusing on several issues related to social stratification, social constructs, gender expression, and authoritative power.
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