Professor Dr. Matthias Warstat

Biography

Matthias Warstat is a Professor of Theatre Studies at Free University Berlin, specializing in contemporary theatre and theatre history of the 18th to 20th centuries. His research interests include the political dimensions of theatre, theories and aesthetics of contemporary theatre, and the relationship between theatre and society. Warstat has held various academic roles, including principal investigator in the Excellence Cluster 'Temporal Communities' and project leader for funded research initiatives exploring the affective dynamics within post-migrant theatre practices. He aims to analyze how contemporary theatrical forms engage with the emotional contours of migration experiences and societal belonging. As a member of numerous scholarly boards, Warstat contributes to scholarly discourse on modern theatrical practices, their social impact, and the historical underpinnings of political theatre. His extensive bibliography encompasses works that critically examine the intersections of theatre, politics, and societal constructs, making significant contributions to the field through both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in performance studies.

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