Katie Rosengarten

KATIE ROSENGARTEN The world of fiction is arguably where animals shine brightest. That, and when their lives are dramatically narrated by Sir David Attenborough’s mellifluous RP accent. Unchained from the…

In this issue, we consider the ways non-humans, in particular animals, are used/invoked in performance to convey meaning, including how we as humans often compare and contrast ourselves with animals…

KATIE ROSENGARTEN I think it’s fair to say that Hannah Gadsby does not want to be famous. I think it’d be just as fair to say she still doesn’t, even…

In this issue, we ask the question: how do we as a society handle fame and celebrity culture, both as active & inactive participants in this phenomenon? We’re interested in…

KATIE ROSENGARTEN The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. – Mark…

In this issue, we explore the ways in which we transform communication, specifically through translation & adaptation, in order to connect with disparate and different communities. As part of this…

KATIE ROSENGARTEN “When in Rome… …die as the Romans die?” What might seem like a morbid spin on an otherwise commonly-overlooked phrase actually helps uncover the power of a tradition…

In this issue, we discuss death & mortality in the vein of the kinds of stories and performances we create around the loss of life as well as the boundaries…

KATIE ROSENGARTEN “How easy is that?” Ina Garten’s trademark catchphrase echoes in my brain whenever I present a dish to friends and family — accompanied by an image of her…

In this issue, we explore how humanity uses food in the personal and social performances that shape society. We discuss the ways in which food can bring us together as…