Ja'Taun Pratt
M.A. Candidate
Ja'Taun Pratt is an MA Candidate in the Department of Performance Studies. Pratt's interests span cross disciplinary subjects of Dance, Film/Theatre, Poetry and Black/Queer Theory. They are a performer and artist through drag, dance, and written works. They are invested in diving deeper into the performance of gender, race, and social status that are prevalent in society vis-a-vis Ballroom, NYC queer nightlife, black studies and communities.
Why Performance Studies?
I chose to pursue the PS program after being exposed to the field while recieving my BS from New School. This was a very eye opening experience to start to deepen my knowledge of how performing arts has this broad net that is cast in quotidian moments.
Education
The New School
Bachelor's of Science in Liberal Studies, 2023
Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Associate's of Occupational Science in Film and Television, 2019