Jyl Lynn Felman crée des spectacles et des écrits qui mêlent la rigueur académique à un théâtre intime et interactif. Son approche privilégie un profond engagement personnel, attirant le public et les étudiants au cœur de ses explorations. À travers des ateliers et son travail universitaire, Felman cultive un espace unique pour l'expression créative, marqué par une concentration intense et une nature expérientielle.
In telling the story of her own complex and ever-shifting familial ties, Felman (performance artist, writer, and professor of women's studies) reveals the evolution of her own obsessions and longings from those of a child in her family's kosher kitchen to those of an adult sampling her woman lover's shrimp recipe. Through her family stories, she offers a tale of the universal desire for love and connection. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Exploring the intersection of education and performance, the author presents a compelling narrative where teachers become performers and classrooms transform into stages. Through a series of essays, the book tackles pressing issues such as identity politics, sexual harassment, academic censorship, and radical pedagogy. With eloquent prose, it invites readers to engage with the complexities of modern academia, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in the art of teaching and its societal implications.
In "Cravings," Jyl Lynn Felman shares her unique family stories as the youngest of three sisters in a Jewish American family. She explores her childhood obsessions, her relationship with her mother, and the impact of silence caused by illness. Felman's memoir vividly depicts her cravings for love and connection through sensory experiences.