With SPECTACLE I have integrated the art history approach with a methodology pertinent to studies in cultural history, filling a gap of knowledge that intersects studies in art, theatre, and performance. With my training experience during the outgoing phase, I have learned how to bridge the academic research with the contemporary societal challenges in the fields of arts and theatre. Dissemination is taking place via open access publications (three articles already accepted, one article under peer-review process, one at an advanced stage of writing), a book proposal submitted for review, one international conference organized in June 2023 at the host institution, radio content, and a website. In the future, the website will be transformed into a digital platform for data sharing with potential stakeholders.
Impact
A. At a researcher level, professional development:
On an academic level: scientific publications. Training beyond academia: skills to be a theatre consultant or a producer in the domain of 18th century performances.
B. At an organizational level: Establishment of a network of scholars and theatre professionals (artists, musicians, dancers). My final conference in June 2023 involved over 20 international scholars from different areas of expertise (art, theatre, culture historians, musicologists). All the outcomes of my project are shared via a platform currently under development.
C. At a system level - Benefits to European excellence/competitiveness and the European Union: through the training gained at the partner host institution I have promoted the societal impact of my project. I have been motivated to consider different ways of approaching an 18th century theatre production, such as whether it is more appropriate to rely on a historically informed reconstruction or make use of a restaging that speaks to contemporary audiences. In the future, I aim to bridge the gap between the work of an academic researcher and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations Member States, goal 16.
