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Dr. Scott Magelssen
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April 2023
Professor of Theater History, University of Washington
Scott Magelssen is a Professor of Theatre History and Performance Studies at the University of Washington, where he specializes in immersive performance, historical reenactment, and the intersection of theater and lived experience. With a deep passion for exploring how performance shapes our understanding of history, identity, and culture, Professor Magelssen brings a unique perspective to the stage—and the classroom.
He is the author of several influential books, including "Simming: Participatory Performance and the Making of Meaning" and "Enacting the Past: Historical Performance Across the Disciplines." His research delves into everything from living history museums to escape rooms and themed environments, bridging academic insight with the visceral power of performance.
On this episode of Curtains Up, Professor Magelssen joins us to explore the theatricality of everyday life, the role of the audience in immersive storytelling, and what theater can teach us about truth, memory, and imagination.
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/4klfIM1jqxKZbYxWXFQNme?si=3sc5f8kaTXiwOFYemvilMA