James T. Washburn

I am a storyteller at the intersection of text and physicality.

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Playwright, deviser, scholar, director, dramaturg, dancer, and whatever the work may call on me to be.

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Even when writing, my focus is on the body in space; I believe text and movement should serve each other, each inspiring the other as they come together to tell a story that must be told live, with audience as witness.

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This work has led me to create many types of collaborative performances, from experimental theatre to folk dance. It often blurs the line between performance and academia, with research and analytical discussions amongst artists as a core element.