Transdisciplinary convergence in the performing arts

This paper concerns transdisciplinary convergence in the performing arts with particular reference to film and musical performance. It examines transdisciplinary convergence in the context of radical evolution and how the performing arts employ elements of genetics, robotics, information technology and nanotechnology (GRIN) for innovations to transform performance. On-screen digital and Gonzo innovations, the tonal manipulation of singers, miniaturized amplification devices, synthesized orchestras, and hyper-reality performances attest to the emergent enhancement of human performance and the rise of the transhuman artist resulting from transdisciplinary convergence. It is contended that Garreau’s radical evolution is being assimilated into the performing arts by way of serial innovation resulting in both hybrid and new stand-alone approaches for commercial benefit with innovative consequences. This paper thus documents research concerning transdisciplinarity in the commercial setting of the performing arts and so contributes to transdisciplinary literature by way of applied, contextualized research.