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Megan Lewis is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Director of Theatre at an unspecified institution. Her research focuses on Theatre History and Performance Studies, with a particular emphasis on colonialism, postcolonial performance, and South African cultural dynamics. She explores themes such as memory, identity, and political engagement through theatrical works. Her work spans contemporary live art, verbatim theatre, and the intersection of performance with historical trauma.
Her articles analyze topics like the colonial gaze in Brett Bailey’s Exhibit B, Afrikaner identity in post-apartheid South Africa, and the role of festivals like the National Arts Festival in shaping cultural narratives. She has also written on South African drama’s exploration of freedom and national identity.
Her research trends emphasize critical engagement with colonial legacies, the ethical dimensions of performance, and the role of theatre in social transformation. Megan’s work bridges academic analysis with practical curation, as seen in her contributions to festival studies and institutional history.
Megan has advised numerous students and led grants focused on archiving performance materials. She is affiliated with theatre departments and participates in initiatives that document cultural memory through performance.
