2003 » Czech Republic » Theatre Architecture

Czech Republic

The exposition tries to document changes of theatre architecture and space within a highly specific context. Last year's catastrophic floods allowed us to see the theatre architecture of many theatres as pait of penetrative scenography. Daring interventions in theatre interiors unexpectedly changed their character and the ways they are to be used. The earnest and feasibility of "installations" is of a very intensive effect. Real elements, materials and spaces get into new contexts and evoke unexpected associations. And we experience intensity and suggestion at the same time of real material in this illusive world of theatre. Forget the costs and impact of such installations for a moment, a fascinating view of the unexpected (and unique?) scenographlc changes of theatre architecture may open in front of us.