Contemporary Stage Poetics and Two Case Studies
Contemporary Stage Poetics and Two Case Studies

Summary/Abstract: The evolution of stage poetics reflects the shifting relationship between scenography and drama, from ancient scepticism to modern technological integration. The article posits that this evolution challenges traditional notions of presence and liveness, especially amid postmodern and postdramatic movements. To substantiate this argument the article examines two works: La Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh, a postmodern piece by Belgian director Guy Cassiers and Angela: a Strange Loop, a postdramatic work by Sussane Kennedy, and how they blend video, sound, and live performance to challenge traditional actor presence, extending the frontiers of scenography and storytelling, as well as the fragmented Self within the digital age.

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