Performance techniques in protest theater

Abstract

Performance techniques in protest theater enhance the objective of creating excitement in the theatrical performance, thereby establishing and conveying meaning to the audience. Therefore, the researcher studied performance techniques and their application in spaces other than those of theatrical performance. The concept of protest was further reinforced through the theatrical performance and the actor's performance actions, including the performance techniques that guide the course of the theatrical action and organize its effectiveness within the theatrical framework. The greater the flexibility of the techniques in expressing the intended action, the more effective they are in producing meaning.
The research began with an introduction in which the researcher emphasized that protest theater relies on performance techniques in most theatrical experiences, including Iraqi ones. This is due to the political and social transformations Iraq has undergone, resulting in numerous problems that have been addressed through theatrical discourse. This discourse serves as an indicator that defines an important aspect of performance forms, varying across different theatrical spaces. The study also included a problem statement, from which the researcher derived the main research question: How can performance techniques be employed in Iraqi protest theater productions? In the theoretical framework, the researcher adopted the title "The Concept of Performance Techniques in Actorship" in the first section and "Performance Formations in Protest Theater" in the second section. The researcher then established the indicators of the theoretical framework and the research procedures, which included the play "Eight Witnesses from My Country," written and directed by Majed Darandash. The researcher concluded with a set of results, conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions, and finally, listed the research sources.