How has globalization transformed contemporary performance? What are some of the dangers for live theatre in a global, electronic era?
What will be an ideal response?
It has increased communication between artists from around the world, allowing artists from one culture to get exposed to the performance traditions of other cultures. A potential danger is cultural homogenization—cultural differences being erased in the face of globally disseminated mass entertainment. Traditional forms may disappear as a new generation questions the significance of traditional values and the ancient theatre forms that embody them.
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