The paper investigates metatheatre's role in audience engagement through social media in two contemporary plays, indicating its relevance in modern communication.
Key Points
This paper investigates the relationship between metatheatre and social media in contemporary American drama.
Analysis of metatheatrical elements in Annie Baker's 'The Flick' and Lauren Gunderson's 'The Silent Sky'.
Examination of how these plays reflect on the impact of social media on personal interactions.
Exploration of self-referential techniques used to blur boundaries between illusion and reality.
Both plays use metatheatre to engage audiences in their experiences with social media.
The self-referential techniques illuminate societal issues connected to digital communication.
The works encourage audiences to reflect on the disparity between their online presence and real-life interactions.