The researcher-as-dramaturg: lingering in-between theory and practicer or how artistic strategies enrich academic research. A manifesto to switch gear.

Abstract

What does the notion of the dramaturg add to the position of the researcher? In this manifest I explore the position of the researcher-as-dramaturg as an opening up of methodology with strategies from different fields. I propose the researcher-as-dramaturg as a necessary re-evaluation of the process within the realm of academic research.O que é que a noção de dramaturga pode acrescentar à posição de investigadora? Neste manifesto, exploro o lugar da/o investigador/a-dramaturgo/a como uma abertura metodológica com estratégias de diferentes campos. Proponho a/o investigador/a-dramaturgo/a como reavaliação necessária dos processos no campo da investigação académica? Palavras-chaves:Investigador/a-dramaturgo/a. Intimidade. Som. Complexidência. Manifesto. Ouvir.• Phenomenology, however, does not start with a theory, or with a consideration of theories. It seeks to be critical and non-dogmatic, shunning metaphysical and theoretical prejudices, as much as possible. It seeks to be guided by what is actually experienced rather than by what we expect to find, given our theoretical commitments. It asks us not to let preconceived theories form our experience, but to let our experience inform and guide our theories. (Gallagher & Zahavi, The Phenomenologcial Mind, 11) "I enter the studio as a dramaturg by running away from the external eye. (…) I enter to find a new body.That is the most important task of the dance dramaturg -to constantly explore possible sensorial manifestos" (Lepecki, in Delanhunta, Dance Dramaturgy: speculations and reflections) EPAS 3x20" KASK Zwarte Zaal LEONIE PERSYN 297 x 420 mm Orange, Blue, Brown and Grey Seawings on Paper. The uncontrollable backside of sound. Bright and contrasting colours, strong lines Sounds resonate at the inside of a body, 132 LEONI PERSYN