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READERS' FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS WINNERCIPA EVVY BOOK AWARDS WINNERNATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNER WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT, BIRNAM WOOD COMES TO DUNSINANE HILLThe Risk Theatre Model of Tragedy presents a profoundly original theory of drama that speaks to modern audiences living in an increasingly volatile world driven by artificial intelligence, gene editing, globalization, and mutual assured destruction ideologies. Tragedy, according to risk theatre, puts us face to face with the unexpected implications of our actions by simulating the profound impact of highly improbable events.In this book, classicist Edwin Wong shows how tragedy imitates reality: heroes, by taking inordinate risks, trigger devastating lowprobability, highconsequence outcomes. Such a theatre forces audiences to ask themselves a most timely questionwhat happens when the perfect bet goes wrong?Not only does Wong reinterpret classic tragedies from Aeschylus to O'Neill through the risk theatre lens, he also invites dramatists to create tomorrow's theatre. As the world becomes increasingly unpredictable, the most compelling dramas will be highstakes tragedies that dramatize the unintended consequences of today's risk takers who are taking us past the point of no return....
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- Q: What is 'The Risk Theatre Model of Tragedy' about? A: The book presents a unique theory of drama that explores how tragedy reflects the unpredictable consequences of our actions, particularly in a world influenced by artificial intelligence and globalization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Edwin Wong, a classicist who reinterprets classic tragedies through the lens of risk theatre.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the unexpected implications of high-risk actions, the nature of tragedy, and the relevance of classic tragedies in modern contexts.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 378 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 4, 2019.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Playwriting.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both students and professionals? A: Yes, the book is suitable for students studying drama and professionals interested in playwriting and theatrical theory.
- Q: What kind of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book discuss modern implications of tragedy? A: Yes, it invites dramatists to consider the unpredictable nature of modern life and how it influences the creation of high-stakes tragedies.