Directing 2

Tutor:

Jakub KORČÁK

Synopsis:

The subject focuses on theoretical and practical familiarization with the process of work as a director and on confronting the most important tendencies of modern and contemporary creative work by directors in this country and around the world. After theoretical mastery of basic terms and familiarization with key methodological procedures, studies are determined to an appropriate degree by preparation, continuous generalization and reflection on work on production tasks. Preparation develops mainly based on interpretation of literature for the theatre, and especially of drama, through which directing builds the means of the stage as an integral structure and specific system.

Prerequisites:

Study Objectives:

1. Familiarization with the programme and goals of studying drama directing

2. Familiarization with the basic aesthetic terms of drama theatre and directing

4. Understanding the basic principles of staging and theatrical functions in historical examples

5. Defining the function and means of modern theatrical directing

Outline and Syllabus:

1. Stanislavsky: „Being yourself in the given circumstances“

2. Michail Čechov, „psychological gesture“ and „imaginary double“

3. Vakhtangov and „making the theatre theatrical“

4. The Meyerhold techniques of montage and biomechanics

5. Brecht's „epic theatre“ and „Verfremdungseffekt“

6. Grotowsky's „poor theatre“ and „holy actor“

7. Brook's „empty space“

Syllabus: During the semester, in the seminar the students are familiarized with the key directing personalities and methods of work that were decisive for the development of contemporary European theatre. K. S. Stanislavsky's acting method is examined, with emphasis on working with subtext, ability to „be yourself in the given circumstances“ and motivation for action. In the method of Michail Čechov, the emphasis is on work with the „psychological gesture“ and „imaginary double.“ When examining Vakhtangov's methods, especially highlighted are the possibilities of joining internal techniques with the expressivity of the stylized external expression. Meyerhold's method serves mainly for introducing the possibilities of „biomechanics“ and systematic work with montage, mise en scene and tempo-rhythm. Also introduced are the principles of Brecht's „epic theatre“ and „Verfremdungseffekt“ with an emphasis on the principle of estrangement. With Jerzy Grotowsky, while becoming familiar with his „poor theatre,“ students are introduced to the possibilities of theatre as a path towards recognizing, encountering and sharing and the principles of modern actor training. Peter Brook is introduced as a key representative of modern directing that systematically works with combinations of the most widely varied methodological approaches.

Study materials:

Artaud, A.; Divadlo a jeho dvojenec; Herrmann, Praha 1994

Barba, A.; Slovník divadelní antropologie; Div. ústav, Lid. noviny; Praha 2000

Brecht, B.; Myšlenky; Čs. spisovatel; Praha 1958

Brockett, 0. G.; Dějiny divadla; Lidové noviny, Divadelní ústav; Praha 1999

Brook, P.; Prázdný prostor; Panorama; Praha 1988

Brook, P.; Nitky času; Divadelní ústav; Praha 2004

Burian, E. F.; O nové divadlo; Praha 1946

Císař, J.; Člověk v situaci; ISV; Praha 2000

Císař, J.; Základy činoherní režie; Horizont; Praha 1984

Čechov, M.; O herecké technice; Divadelní ústav; Praha 1996

Efros, A.; Divadlo má láska; Panorama; Praha 1980

Efros, A.; Povolání - Režisér; Panorama; Praha 1986

Frejka, J.; Divadlo je vesmír; Divadelní ústav; Praha 2004

Grossman, J.; Analýzy; Čs. spisovatel; Praha 1991

Hilar, K. H.; O divadle; Divadelní ústav; Praha 2002

Hyvnar, J. ; Herec v moderním divadle; Pražská scéna; Praha 2000

Kraus, K. ; O divadle; Lidové noviny; Praha 1990

Pilátová, J. ; Jerzy Grotowski a teatr Laboratorium; PKS; Praha 1990

Stanislavskij, K. S.; Můj život v umění; Praha 1962

Vostrý, J.; O hercích a herectví; Achát; Praha 1998

Vostrý, J.; Režie je umění; AMU; Praha

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2008/2009:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2008/2009:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon	místnost K104 Učebna () KORČÁK J. 17:15–18:45 (paralelka 1)
Tue
Fri
Thu	místnost K329 Pracovna pedagogů () KORČÁK J. 09:00–10:30 (paralelka 1)
Fri

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Doporučený bakalářský režie a dramaturgie ČD (main subject)
• Doporučený bakalářský teorie a kritika (compulsory subject)