An important aspect of his work has been the study of non-Western theatrical traditions, particularly the Iranian ritual passion drama, ta'ziyeh "and the comic improvisatory theatre tradition," ru-howzi.
An important aspect of his work has been in the field of performance studies, particularly the study of non-Western theatrical traditions. In Iran, this includes the Iranian ritual passion drama, ta'ziyeh "and the comic improvisatory theatre tradition," ru-howzi.