Miguel Ángel Vargas: The Evolution of Romani Performing Arts

Miguel Ángel Vargas, a Spanish artist from Andalusian-Gitano roots, holds a degree in Art History and is pursuing a PhD in Contemporary History at the University of Seville. With a background in Theatre Direction, he's deeply involved in flamenco and theatre, particularly passionate about portraying the stories of Gitano fieldworkers from Lebrija. His extensive portfolio includes roles as actor, musician, director, and technician across Spain, Germany, and England. Committed to philanthropy, he's involved in research projects and teaches in diverse settings, including a women's prison in Seville and the MA scenography program at Saint Martin School in London. A voracious reader and avid conversationalist, he embodies the essence of creativity and empathy.
In his masterclass, Miguel Ángel Vargas explores the evolution of Romani performing arts across different contexts, spanning from the dawn of modernity to the challenges of the twenty-first century. Through examples such as Romani Turkish Puppet tradition and Spanish Golden Age Theatre, Vargas highlights the capacity of Romani artistic agency to transcend genre limits and adapt public discourses.
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