Fatphobia and Classical Feminism in the Theatre with Phoebe Angeni

This week on The Systemic Stage we have the glorious Phoebe Angeni to discuss fatphobia in the theatre industry and how we can work to combat it. We also discuss classical feminism, as well as preserving our mental health as artists. Enjoy!

Resources:

Learn more about Phoebe and her project, "Ithaca" here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUr_u_WuELPROu5z2VIKmag

"Fearing the Black Body" By Sabrina String: 

https://www.discoverbooks.com/Fearing-the-Black-Body-The-Racial-Origins-of-Fat-p/1479886750.htm?cond=0003&gclid=CjwKCAjwg4-EBhBwEiwAzYAlsouBaDml9e9tNO2dnxj8sOn7w2IbbMAiecRpr776kCZe8tgt418FlhoC-foQAvD_BwE

"Happy Fat" by Sofie Hagen: 

https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Fat-Taking-Space-Shrink-ebook/dp/B07H559XK3

Watch Reese Witherspoon's Glamour Woman of the Year award speech here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKKRBnpDpBY

Learn more about the fat liberation movement here:

https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/fat-acceptance-movement/

Learn more about transcendental meditation here:

https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/fat-acceptance-movement/