Theatre of proximity, theatre of distance

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Philipp Schulte (DE)

To be very close, to be right in the middle of it, or to look at theatre analytically from a distance – when does theatre work how? Within four days, with four theoretical positions and about four examples of contemporary works of theatre and performance arts we want to explore and discuss the implications of proximities and distances in theatre. By doing that we will touch questions of participation, immersion, reflection and critique.

To participate in the workshop, it is necesarry to read the recommended litearature in advance (except the last title). After you sign up for this workshop, you will receive an email with the recommended literature (in Czech and English language) and more detailed informations.

Learning outcomes

Students learn how to look at the theatre analytically from a distance.

Prerequisites and other requirements

To participate in the workshop, it is necessary to read the first three titles from the recommended literature in advance.

Literature

ARTAUD, Antonin. The Staging and Metaphysics. In: The Theatre and Its Double. Richmond: Alma Books Ltd, 2013.

BRECHT, Bertolt. The Street Scene. In. Brecht on theatre: the development of an aesthetic. London: Eyre Methuen, 1978.

RANCIÈRE, Jacques. The Emancipated Spectator. In: The Emancipated Spectator. London: Verso, 2011.

RANCIÈRE, Jacques. The Intolerable Image. In: The Emancipated Spectator. London: Verso, 2011.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Active participation in the workshop.

Note

English only

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