Out of Time?

This volume explores crip time in disability performance, addressing concepts of accessibility and resistance through diverse artistic expressions in Out of Time?.

The collective volume explores the concept of crip time within disability performance, examining it as both a theoretical framework and a lived experience. In Out of Time?, the term 'out of time' encompasses various interpretations, such as being outdated, under pressure, or simply delayed. In the context of disability, it challenges the conventional notion of time as linear, suggesting instead that 'crip time' offers a flexible understanding that accommodates the needs of disabled individuals. Alison Kafer's perspective that 'crip time bends the clock to meet disabled bodies and minds' invites readers to consider how this concept influences the disability arts.

The book addresses critical questions about accessibility, future possibilities, and resistance within disability performance. It juxtaposes theoretical analyses with practical insights from disability artists who engage with crip time through their unique experiences. By connecting performance analysis to crip and performance theory, Out of Time? provides a rich exploration of how these ideas manifest in artistic practices.

Featuring a variety of text genres and styles, the volume reflects the diversity of its contributors. It includes not only academic essays on disability performance but also poems, dramatic works, and choreographic concepts that engage with alternative knowledge in the disability arts. This multifaceted approach allows for a deeper understanding of crip time and its implications for the future of disability performance.