The Affective Dimension of Theater Direction and its Effects on the Conformation of Groups

Abstract

This work explores the affective dimension in group processes of artistic creation, with a focus on independent theater groups in Córdoba, Argentina. It investigates how these groups are formed and the role of leadership within them. It is part of a broader research project on directing in this context. Through ethnographic interviews and discourse analysis, the significance of group dynamics in defining theatrical direction was acknowledged. The objective of this paper is to comprehend how emotions contribute to the formation of groups dedicated to artistic creation. To achieve this, it draws upon a conceptual framework and incorporates insights from scholars such as Sara Ahmed, Cecilia Macón, and Adrián Scribano, among others, to elucidate the intricate interplay between groups and emotions. It systematizes affective dimensions of direction within their formation and concludes by emphasizing the value of the emotional dimension as a driving force in artistic work itself.