AESTHETIC, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL VALUES IN THE DOCUMENTARY THEATRE
AESTHETIC, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL VALUES IN THE DOCUMENTARY THEATRE

Summary/Abstract: The first part of this paper analyzes the general concepts, structures and aestethics of documentary teatre. Although is a new genre, itřs solid roots are found throughout history but mainly in the beginning of the 21řst century in the work of Bertold Brecht and Erwin Piscator. It has been a consequence of several artistřs desire to bring social truth and contemporary realities on stage, being as accurate as they can be, expressing their knowledge through theatrical means. In Romania, this genre is adopted by contemporary artists after the year 2000, but many emergent groups find value in its principles and purposes. The second part of the paper is focused on ŖCapete înfierbântate 13-15 iunie 1990ŗ, a theatre show based on a documentary play coordinated by Romanian playwriter Mihaela Michailov. This particular piece looks in to Romaniařs one of the most delicate and tragic matters, the riots and street conflicts that happened in Bucharest in 1990. It is the first theatre play that deals with this subject, and their work proves to be extremely valuable for a society that doesnřt seem very interested in knowing itřs real recent past.

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