Documentary theatre and its relationship with lived history Cover Image

Teatrul documentar și relația lui cu istoria trăită
Documentary theatre and its relationship with lived history

Author(s): Alexandra Felseghi
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Civil Society
Published by: Editura Academiei Române
Keywords: documentary theatre; performing arts; ideology; propaganda; truth; Vergremdungseffekt, artist-audience relationship; dramaturgy;

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses an overview of documentary theatre and its context in which it is created: its origins, its relationship with history, contemporary reality and society. It also questions the idea of objectivity and truth, as well as how they should be interpreted by the audience, but also by the artists. It is essential to establish a clear distinction between documentary theatre and other genres of dramatic writing, as it influences both the artistic act and its interpretation. Finally, the article sets the dramaturg’s role within the documentary theatre production, as a central role of the entire creative process.

  • Issue Year: LIX/2020
  • Issue No: LIX, 2
  • Page Range: 663-669
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Romanian