presentperform
Presentperform is a term used in performance studies and contemporary theatre to describe a hybrid practice in which the act of presenting a work and the act of performing it are fused in real time. It foregrounds the immediacy of presence and audience engagement over rigid separation between curatorial decisions and performative action.
Origin and usage: The term arose in discussions of interactive theatre and live-streamed performances during the
Core principles include presence, responsiveness, and temporality; the blurring of boundaries between host and artist; explicit
Practice and methods: Presentperform blends dramaturgy with embodied performance. It often utilizes real-time audience feedback, participatory
Impact and reception: Critics note that presentperform challenges traditional authorship and logistical models but can deepen
Examples: Site-specific installations that pair a curator-led tour with improv or staged responses by actors; hybrid
Related topics include performance studies, dramaturgy, interactive theatre, and audience design.