Identifier
etd-1113102-131008
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Theatre
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
This study examines the issues and contradictions of identity formation found in contemporary Irish-American cultural performances. Using a theoretical language grounded in post-structuralism and cultural studies, this examination hopes to demonstrate the primacy of performance and theatre in the formation of culture, Irish-American specifically, or otherwise. The performances featured in the study are: Riverdance, St. Patrick's Day parades, pub performances, and improv theatre.
Date
2002
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Bynane, Patrick Michael, "Performing hyphenates: a study in contemporary Irish-American identity and cultural performance" (2002). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 2813.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2813
Committee Chair
Leslie Wade
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.2813