The use of the performing arts to explore and communicate ideas from theoretical physics: An exploratory study
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https://doi.org/10.18537/ripa.17.10Keywords:
theoretical physics, performing arts, science educationAbstract
This exploratory study analyzes the techniques and approaches used by seven theater and dance pieces premiered from the year 2000 to 2020 in Europe to explore themes from theoretical physics and communicate them to adult audiences. Through document analysis of the shows, the ideas of theoretical physics that the shows explore, the theatrical dimensions used to explore them, and the audience reception of the scientific content are determined. It was found that scientific content tended to be communicated through multiple theatrical dimensions and that the direct interaction between the performers and the audience was related to a more positive reception of the scientific content. This exploratory research suggests that the performing arts can offer experiential education of the complicated ideas of theoretical physics. To achieve this kind of interdisciplinary education, the participation of professionals from both the arts and physics in the creation of the show is a key factor.
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