Poster Peter Kuling

Description of the event

Peter Kuling will share his experience in creating performances of scenes from Shakespeare’s plays in VR. Join the presentation and feel free to ask your questions!

The presentation will be in English, but the presenter can answer questions in both languages.
Peter Kuling

Peter Kuling

Associate Professor in Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph

Peter Kuling is an Associate Professor in Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph. He teaches introductions to theatre history, performance studies, dramaturgy, ensemble practices, digital performance, and special topics courses like Theatre and Video Games. His research focuses on early modern and Canadian theatre as well as performance theory across theatrical adaptations, digital media, video games, virtual reality, professional sports, and queer history. He has edited special journal issues on Digital Performance, Theatre and Sports, and Drag as well as contributed to anthologies on Gender and Theatre, Shakespeare in Canada, and Theatre and Immigration. He also works as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Performance Arts & Digital Media.

He has recently directed all-new Shakespeare VR projects in partnership with SimWave VR developed for High School, College, and University students. Hamlet VR Experience (2022) and Macbeth VR Experience (2023) are both available for free via Ontario Exchange eCampus at public institutions throughout Ontario. He is currently completing his first monograph about Virtual Reality and Theatre/Performance/Interactivity for McGill-Queens University Press.

Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Date and time
Oct 21, 2024
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Format and location
In person
Learning Crossroads (CRX)
CRX C220
Language
English
The presentation will be in English, but the presenter can answer questions in both languages.
Audience
Students, Faculty members, Researchers
Organized by
Library
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