Cross-Gender Acting: The Concept Beyond Gender Key Factors Influencing Transgender

Abstract

This research article, “Cross-Gender Acting: The Concept Beyond Gender, Key Factors Influencing Transgender,” is aimed at studying the cross-gender acting concept and the cross-gender acting in Thai dance and at analyzing the context and various factors that led to cross-gender acting. Qualitative research methodology was employed including data collection from the related documents and research, pictures and videos of the performances, and interviews with relevant experts. The data were presented by employing descriptive analysis. The results of the research show that cross-gender acting is an area of expression beyond the gender of the actor. There is a factor of social boundaries to determine the role, resulting in transgender role play. When the show is over, the performer returns to his or her original gender. This is caused by various factors such as 1) Male empowerment 2) Performance skills 3) The management system of the theater company and 4) The rules of monarchy for the gender zone.