Interactivity in theatre: a feature of performance structure or an outcome of communication process ? Cover Image

Interaktyvumas teatre: spektaklio struktūros bruožas ar komunikacijos proceso rezultatas?
Interactivity in theatre: a feature of performance structure or an outcome of communication process ?

Author(s): Monika Meilutytė
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Communication studies
Published by: Lietuvos mokslų akademijos leidykla
Keywords: interactivity; theatre; spectator; audience; communication;

Summary/Abstract: Nowadays, interactivity often serves as a way to make cultural products more attractive for the audience. Due to the growing popularity of immersive theatre and theatre makers’ interest in digital technologies, interactivity became again a relevant issue in theatre context. However, there is a need to revise the definition of it. Therefore, this article, at first, discusses the boundaries of the term relying on the previous research, later it presents a common perspective on interactivity in theatre as a feature of performance structure and, finally, suggests a new approach to interactivity as an outcome of communication process. According to the latter perspective, creators of performances become only initiators of interactivity and theatre audience are real determiners.

  • Issue Year: 26/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 74-88
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Lithuanian