Concepts/Terms
The way in which gender is portrayed in the context of theatre
Gender Performance
What did female vocalists begin performing in when they were not allowed to do theatre?
Opera
The act of intentionally challenging these norms
Gender Subversion
The wide umbrella of gender fluidity, the history of “cross dressing” and the highs & lows of sexuality
Gender Spectrum
What are a few pieces of terminology used to define gender?
Tomboy, sissy, pansy
The forced conformity of theatre, the lack of shared opportunity
Heteronormativity
What repeated actions can be used to create gender through performance?
behavior, clothing, speech, body language