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The National Theatre during the "Normalization Era"
Volfová, Viktorie ; Kudlová, Klára (advisor) ; Šmíd, Marek (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to present the functioning of the National Theatre in Prague under the ideological supervision of the ruling Communist Party in the years 1968-1989. The included chapters aim to provide a comprehensive picture of cultural policy during the so-called normalization period. In these conditions, the National Theatre also carried out its activities. The first part deals with the socio-historical context and selected events that influenced further political developments in the country. The entry of Warsaw Pact troops into Czechoslovakia led to a change in the existing conditions, consolidating power and censorship. Therefore, the second part describes the Czechoslovak cultural state apparatus, individual institutions, and their activities during the defined period. It explores how the state regulated culture and the censorship regulations that were enforced. The third part generally presents the impact of the political changes after 1968 on the theater scene. The fourth pivotal part of the work focuses directly on the National Theatre, not only on its dramatic and staging directions but also on its selected personalities. This part is directly followed by a case study containing an interview with actress Taťjana Medvecká, who has been active in the National Theatre since 1975....
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State-controlled culture: the Czechoslovak theatres in the era of normalisation
Volfová, Viktorie ; Čechura, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Šmíd, Marek (referee)
Stated-controlled culture Czechoslovak theaters at the time of normalization Abstract This thesis gives a comprehensive picture of cultural policy during the so-called normalisation period. The aim is to present the functioning of Czechoslovak theaters under the ideological supervision of the ruling party. The first part deals with the socio-historical context and selected events that further developments. The entry of Warsaw Pact troops into Czechoslovakia forced a change in the countrys circumstances, and power and censorship were consolidated. The second part focuses directly on the description of the cultural state apparatus, the individual institutions and their activities in the given period. It deals with how the state regulated culture and what censorship regulations came into force. It directly presents, through selected theaters, the impact of change in political situation after 1968 not only on the artistic and staging direction. Keywords censorship, communism, cultural policy, drama, normalisation, theatre
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Era of Zdenek Hofbauer's activities at the Pilsen Municipal Theatre in 1948 - 1953
Zdeňková, Klára ; Just, Vladimír (advisor) ; Sarkissian, Alena (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with period in between 1948 and 1953 when Zdeněk Hofbauer was artistic director of J. K. Tyl Theatre. I focused on the drama group, nevertheless I also mention another two theatre artistic groups. Text is devided into two main parts - the first is about Zdeněk Hofbauer (his personal and professional life) and the second is about each theatre season in Hofbauers era in Pilsen. The main resources for this work were studies of theatre critics in the newspapers, the Pilsen archive of J. K. Tyl Theatre and publications about period Czech theatre.
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Dramaturgy and Performances in South Bohemian Theatre: Drama Company 2006 - 2013
Hrádková, Šárka ; Just, Vladimír (advisor) ; Topolová, Barbara (referee)
Abstact South Bohemian Theatre in České Budějovice is an important kulture institution since the end of the First World War. Against many different peripeties is this theatre with four companies only one profesional scene in the South Bohemian Region. From 2004 till now were here thanks to theatre director Jiří Šesták substantially developed opera, operetta, ballet, drama and theatre for children and teen - agers. Since 2006, when Martin Glaser has become an art chief of the Drama Company, works this company on clear dramaturgy and style of performances. Martin Glaser with dramaturge Olga Šubrtová were focused on contemporary drama, on cooperation with eminent czech theatre directors or creators and specially for this company were created several dramas. Thanks to management and direction by Martin Glaser became the Drama Company of South Bohemian Theatre contemporary, respected and definable.
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Era of Zdenek Hofbauer's activities at the Pilsen Municipal Theatre in 1948 - 1953
Zdeňková, Klára ; Just, Vladimír (advisor) ; Sarkissian, Alena (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with period in between 1948 and 1953 when Zdeněk Hofbauer was artistic director of J. K. Tyl Theatre. I focused on the drama group, nevertheless I also mention another two theatre artistic groups. Text is devided into two main parts - the first is about Zdeněk Hofbauer (his personal and professional life) and the second is about each theatre season in Hofbauers era in Pilsen. The main resources for this work were studies of theatre critics in the newspapers, the Pilsen archive of J. K. Tyl Theatre and publications about period Czech theatre.
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Contemporary Dramaturgy for a Large Repertory Theatre
Nováková, Hana ; SÍLOVÁ, Zuzana (advisor) ; KUDLÁČKOVÁ, Jana (referee)
The thesis describes the repertory staged in the Vinohrady Theatre during the five seasons 2007-2012. It analyzes the quality of the plays chosen and the results of their staging based on the reception from critics and audience as well as the experience of the author. It tries to cover some common tendencies in dramaturgy for a large repertory theatre such as Vinohrady. Then it concentrates on the type of repertory with mainly entertaining purpose throughout the history of this theatre and points out that the highlights of its history were when this type of repertory was merged with a consistently realized vision of an artistically distinctive director. According to the author boulevard theatre tendencies sometimes present in choosing the plays and their cast or in their staging contribute to the problems Vinohrady Theatre has as well as sometimes lacking connection between the director's conception and the needs of the ensemble.
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Sarah Kane's Play 4.48 Psychosis at Czech Stages
Vondráková, Adéla ; JOBERTOVÁ, Daniela (advisor) ; SCHLEGELOVÁ, Martina (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the work of the English playwright Sarah Kane especially with her last play 4.48 Psychosis and its two Czech productions ? the Czech premier at the Kolowrat theatre staged in 2003 and its latest production so far staged in HaDivadlo in 2010. Using the dramaturgical analysis this thesis compares the dramaturgical concepts of both productions.
It also makes a short excursion into the life and works of Sarah Kane and mentions the other four plays Blasted, Phaedra's Love, Cleansed, Crave and a short screenplay Skin. This thesis attempts to summarize the main characteristics and principles of Sarah Kane?s plays. It also mentions Sarah Kane?s era - i.e. the nineties of the twentieth century, the era of in-yer-face theatre and new British drama (in the Czech Republic known as cool drama).
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Analysis of motivation among the spectators of Prague professional theaters
Hájková, Mariana ; Riedlbauch, Václav (advisor) ; Boukal, Petr (referee)
This Master Thesis maps the scene of the professional theaters in Prague from the spectators' perspective. Consequently it points out the most important motivation factors for each market segment that leads people to visit the shows. The theoretical part defines the terms theater and drama. It also analysis theater market in the Czech Republic and Prague's professional drama scene. Moreover, it specifies a marketing mix in the context of theaters, introduces the basic principles of marketing research and states the fundamental basis for a theory of motivation. Analytical part is based on a quantitative research realized through a questionnaire survey. Subjects were Prague residents, both men and women across all age groups and different levels of education. Minor improvements for theaters marketing strategy were proposed according to the research findings. Particular attention was paid to the special theatrical events held in Prague.
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