Chaptures from the History of Czech Theatre

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Introduction to the Czech theatre tradition in important historical periods and contexts. The development of the form and style of modern Czech theatre is demonstrated in the study of important figures with an emphasis on the theatre creations as team creations. We trace, in particular, the collaboration of important directors with set-designers (Hilar-Hofman, Frejka-Troester, Krejča-Svoboda, etc.) and their influence on modern Czech acting. An important part is, also, tracing dramaturgy and drama writing. This is all in the context of modern theatre trends through comparison and investigating those roots. The result is to be the recognition of the development of Czech modern theatre in all its contexts.

Recommended or required reading:

Jan Císař: The History of Czech Theatre, a survey, Amu Press, 2010

Helena Albertová: Josef Svoboda, Scenographer, Theatre Institute, Prague, 2008

Jarka Burian: Moderne Czech Theatre as a Mirror of Society

Leading Creators of Modern Czech Theatre

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The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Directing for Dramatic Theatre in English (M.A.) (optional subject)