The mission of the Comedia Theory Institute is to promote the study of performance theory and the theatrical traditions of Early Modern Spain. Unfortunately, economic considerations frequently stifle, not only artistic expression, but also academic debate. CTI aims to ensure the continued ability for comedia performers and scholars to contribute to cultural dialogue and human progress at the highe
st level.
--CTI funds live performances in any language of Spanish works of the Early Modern period.
--CTI funds research and research travel that results in peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the field of theoretical performance studies, especially as it relates to the Spanish comedia.
--CTI funds comedia performance photography and image permissions for scholarly publications.
--CTI builds and maintains a fee-free database of images of comedia performance for use in scholarly publications.
--CTI promotes dialogue related to comedia performance and performance theory through its blog and meetings.
--CTI supports free speech, and neither censors nor endorses artists or scholars.
