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The Contemporary Theater in Search for God

Author(s): Jarosław P. Woźniak
Subject(s): Media studies
Published by: Norbertinum
Keywords: Theater; contemporary theater; search; God; contemplation; meditation; actor; spectator

Summary/Abstract: The values: spiritual, aesthetic, moral, religious were always present in the theatre. The religious feelings were inspired by the requisites the play of actors, and their gestures. At present time the theatre can become the place of search for God by the prayer, meditation, contemplation, as well as by listening words which come from the Bible (religious drama). On this unconventional way man (actor – spectator) con look for and find God and lead his/her feelings and thoughts towards God’s matters.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 162-167
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish