Abstract
This article analyzes how power operates within academic theatre, treating instruction production and administration as interconnected arenas. It traces the origins of power to ideals knowledge institutions relationships and collective consciousness, arguing that these sources shape the ethical climate of classrooms rehearsal spaces and departmental governance. Distinguishing coercive domination from integrative collaboration, the discussion presents a framework that moves from the location of power to its methods of exercise and its consequences for faculty and students. Emphasis is placed on principle centered leadership that mobilizes group intelligence, encourages shared responsibility, and mitigates abuse while advancing artistic integrity. By linking theatre pedagogy to communication ethics and higher education administration, this article offers actionable guidelines for cultivating responsible authority in contemporary performing arts programs.
Recommended Citation
Countryman, John C.
(1992)
"The Use and Abuse of Power in the Academic Theatre,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 80, Article 6.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol80/iss1/6
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