Neoliberalism and Global Theatres: Performance Permutations ed. by Laura D. Nielsen and Patricia Ybarra

Neoliberalism and Global Theatres: Performance Permutations, edited by Laura D. Nielsen and Patricia Ybarra, provides a critical examination of how neoliberal economics influences global theatre and performance cultures. The collection of 17 essays explores the intersections of arts, globalization, and market dynamics across diverse regions, including Latin America, Asia, and North America. Key findings include the analysis of institutional strategies in neoliberal contexts, such as Yale University's financial control over Peruvian artifacts from Machu Picchu, and the impact of neoliberalism on artistic expression and cultural identity. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating economic theory with performance studies to challenge conventional narratives of globalization. Notable contributions include examinations of space in Chicano theatre and the threats to experimental theatre spaces like Teatro Oficina Perdiz in Brasilia due to economic pressures.

Warren, M. (2016). Neoliberalism and Global Theatres: Performance Permutations ed. by Laura D. Nielsen and Patricia Ybarra. Latin American Theatre Review, 50(1), 295–297. https://doi.org/10.1353/ltr.2016.0080