sacred, the profane, and the space in between: site-specific performance at Auschwitz

This article seeks to address the question of whether there can ever be an acceptable theatrical performance within a concentration camp. It begins by outlining the components of the guided tour, from the script of the guided tour to the 'promenade performance' nature of the space, and what makes this a sacred performance. This article probes whether the site-specific perfomance at Auschwitz could ever be anything but profane