Human Connections, Community Resilience: Digital Theatre & Performance in a Time of Social Distancing

This study examines the ways humans are forging connection in digital environments via performance, with a particular eye to the ways in which people are using rehearsed and scripted performance forms as we adapt to social distancing measures required to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This team uses digital ethnographic methods to study what digital performances are *doing* in this unprecedented moment, with an eye to synchronous and procedurally-authored artistic work with goals of activism, political engagement, and the promotion of health and wellbeing.

This performance/cultural studies project requires strong skills in qualitative research and/or analysis of cultural products. A background in critical theory is required; prior exposure to performance theory is preferred. Prior experience with digital ethnography or digital humanities research is preferred.