Чехът Йозеф Шмаха, артистически директор на Народния театър в София, през погледа на критиката
The czech Josef Smaha, director of national theatre in Sofia, through the eyes of the ctitics

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the critical reception of Josef Smaha’s work in Bulgaria. The intentions to find a reputable foreign director for the upcoming opening of the National theatre in Sofia, materialized when Smaha accepted the invitation. He was expected to find and train Bulgarian acting troupe and prepare a theatre repertoire so that it become a real national cultural institution. Difficulties in this process undermine the reputation of the Czech director and after only four seasons he loses his reputation and position. This process is presented through the reports of the critics which gradually became more negative. The theatre history appreciates positively Smaha’s contribution to the Bulgarian theatre but his contemporaries gradually deprive him of their support.

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