El arte de la resonancia

In 2020, while confined to a London studio in the midst of the COVID pandemic, Anne Bogart sought to use the dire circumstances of the time—lockdown, social distancing, and reliance on digital media—as a starting point to reflect on our era and the role of the performing arts within it. The result is this book, in which she champions the concept of resonance: a phenomenon—extending beyond the artistic realm—of forging connections and communication, and of finding a response that is not merely a reaction (often a defensive, hostile impulse) but a fusion of logic and emotion that empowers us to make choices. Drawing on concepts from psychology, neuroscience, music, and both classical and Eastern philosophy alongside theater theory, she delves into the meaning of presence, receptivity, paradox, enthusiasm, and restraint. *The Art of Resonance* also incorporates illuminating autobiographical elements—ranging from her student days and the "back-door" start of her career to her experiences in the rehearsal room and with other theater directors, as well as glimpses into her personal life and the lessons learned from forty years of Tai Chi practice. Her vision extends beyond the worlds of art and theater, embracing a broad social dimension in its pursuit of an active awareness of civic engagement and community.