edited by Bryan Reynolds edited by Bryan Reynolds Key Words, Concepts and Theories The field of performance studies analyses the production and impact of on-stage performance, such as in a theatre or circus, and off-stage performance, such as cultural rituals and political protests. Because of its inclusive approach, combined with its dedication to researching and communicating across fields, arts disciplines and cultures, performance studies is one of the most transdisciplinary and fast-growing fields in universities today. Through its extensive scope of subject matter, which includes the various theories and methodologies it uses to explore performance, students learn to better comprehend performance as an operative concept and lived factor in everyday life. With 34 essays by internationally distinguished scholars on topics paramount to the future of performance studies, Performance Studies: Key Words, Concepts and Theories introduces students to that future while also contributing to the field’s wide-ranging, adventurous and conscientious nature that continues to make performance studies so innovative, valuable and exciting. Elaine Aston | Christopher Balme | Stephen Barker | Sarah Bay-Cheng | Marin Blažević | Dylan Bolles Susan Broadhurst | Johan Callens | Marvin Carlson | Laura Cull | Maria M. Delgado | Rick Dolphijn | Lada Čale Feldman | Milija Gluhovic | Lynette Goddard | Nadine Holdsworth Lynette Hunter | Silvija Jestrovic | Adrian Kear | Suk-Young Kim | Anthony Kubiak | Petra Kuppers | Carl Lavery | Mark LeVine | Peter Lichtenfels | Jerzy Limon Bruce McConachie |Christina S. McMahon | Jennifer Parker-Starbuck | Patrice Pavis | Mark Pizzato | Janelle Reinelt Bryan Reynolds | Jon D. Rossini | Maria Shevtsova | Nicolas Whybrow Bryan Reynolds is Chancellors Professor of Drama at the University of California, Irvine, USA. He is also a playwright, director, performer and Artistic Director of the Amsterdam-based Transversal Theater Company. PERFORMANCE STUDIES