For the Black Watch the war in Iraq marked the end of an era of soldiering. For Scotland the international exhibition of the National Theatre of Scotland’s Black Watch is part of the beginning of a new era of artistic self-representation. The play is an invitation to a conversation. That conversation has now begun. How it will develop and what work will be generated in response remains to be seen.
-Professor Nicholas Cull, "The National Theatre of Scotland's Black Watch: Theatre as Cultural Diplomacy"
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Sunday, October 7, 2007
5:00 p.m.
The Power of the Stage: Drama as Diplomacy
Macgowan Little Theatre, UCLA Campus Join us for a panel discussion on contemporary art and cultural relations, as a paper by USC professor Nicholas Cull sparks debate on what role contemporary theater has to play in generating cross-cultural understanding. |
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You can download Professor Cull's essay online in our new feature. |
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Sasha Anawalt, Director, NEA Arts Journalism Institute in Theater and Founding Director, USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program |
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Nicholas Cull, Director, Masters in Public Diplomacy Program, University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy at the Annenberg School |
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Peter Kovach (moderator), Diplomat-in-Residence, UCLA School of Public Affairs |
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Alma Martinez, Associate Professor, Pomona College and former member of El Teatro Campesino |
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Neil Murray, Executive Producer, National Theatre of Scotland |
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Christopher Merrill, director, International Writing Program, University of Iowa and author of Cultural Diplomacy: the Linchpin of Public Diplomacy |
Program introduction by Sharon Memis, Director, British Council USA
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