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Authenticity in the media World
Malaníková, Hana ; JIRÁK, Jan (advisor) ; HANČIL, Jan (referee)
The subject of my doctoral thesis is the phenomenon of the authenticity of people?s, specifically TV hosts?, public appearances in the media. The chief impetus, and the field of study itself, was my own experience of working at Czech Television for a year and a half and the necessity of placing that experience in the context of my theatre and teaching work.In the interest of preserving the most authentic possible testimony, the text is written in a narrative style with an emphasis on the subjective view of the author. In the introduction I set out the starting points from which I will explore authenticity in front of the television camera, along with the personal and social context of the phenomenon being studied. I describe the "rules of the game", i.e., the structure and concept of the text. Later I focus on the most significant contemporary views of authenticity, from the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau to the theories of the social construction of reality of Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann. From social scientific theories, I move on to the authenticity of actors on stage and an analysis of the discipline of Acting with the Inner Partner as a specific case of authentic existence in a public situation. In the third chapter I compare the theory and practice of television broadcasting from the perspective of an actor attempting to perform authentically in the role of TV host. In conclusion, I compare my original hypotheses with the conclusions I reached on my journey from the stage to the television camera and set out their potential significance for the study of authorial acting and authorial creativity.
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Johnny´s journey: Observation of a young disciple of acting
Večeřa, Jan ; HANČIL, Jan (advisor) ; RUT, Přemysl (referee)
In my thesis, I deal with the acting discipline in the context of what I have learnt during my studies at the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (The Department of Authorial Creativity and Pedagogy) and in the context of what I have learnt during my life in general. Thus, the work is, in many instances, a personal confession on the theme of acting rather than an academic or scientific paper.
Each chapter is opened with a new theme which I attempt to analyse and explore from the adept of acting point of view. The themes I touch upon are, among others: the personality of the actor, his authenticity, spontaneity, his acting self-consciousness etc.
The language of the analysis is my own and the results are compared with existing theories. The main theme of my thesis could be defined as interconnection of the human and the actor´s existence, in other words, the relationship of the actor with life-his own and the life of people around him.
I am searching for a relationship between life and acting and I attempt to relate both in some context. When exploring the themes, I refer to my experience and memories from childhood (and memories of others as well), growing up, adulthood, my studies etc. In some sections, I reflect upon my acting experience and I relate them to particular performances or roles.
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(Un)Thinking Actor
Vokůrka, Richard ; MAKONJ, Karel (advisor) ; TEJNOROVÁ, Petra (referee)
This thesis is concerned with author's acting experiences.
The aim is not to create a generally valid analysis but to give a personal statement, which is perceived in a broader context.
The author basses this on the fact that he is a Thinking Actor who is constantly searching for his limits. He deals with the advantages and disadvantages of this regarding himself.
The chapters are focused on different qualities which are essential for fine acting and the author compares these qualities with his mentioned abilities.
Special attention has been paid to naturalness, truthfulness and the authenticity of acting.
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STYLIZATION VERSUS AUTHENTICITY, SCENOGRAPHY IN
NON-THEATRICAL SPACE.
Svobodová, Barbora ; SMOLÍK, Robert (advisor) ; TÄUBELOVÁ, Kristýna (referee)
This studie thesis make an attempt to identify issues related to the staging in nontheater
space. It make an effort to point out the pros and cons hidden in non-theatre
space and search for possible solutions resulting complications. The author deals
with the question of what degree of stylisation and authenticity is suitable and
appropriate for the non-theatre space conditions to avoid dilution and elusiveness of
the final theatrical form. Attention is paid mainly to visual solutions of the costumes
and masks, their function and redeemable value in physical and documentary theatre
and their relationship to selected non-theatre space. On the example of the physical
and documentary project Mary gave it. How will you give it? (directed by: Linda
Petáková) make the paper an attempt to specifically identify the different staging
folders in which the emphasis is on the communication with authenticity of nontheatrical
space. The last of all make the author an effort to other custom solutions for
staging posibilities for this particular type of theatre.
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Pretence
Hába, Michal ; KROBOT, Miroslav (advisor) ; MIKEŠ, Vladimír (referee)
The thesis treats the phenomenon of pretence in the theatre. It deals with the meaning of contemporary theatre and its truthfulness, and the issue of acting/performing and the related themes of authenticity, (self)disclosure, detachment and communication. It also focuses, from the same viewpoint, on the "actors education" and the definition of the "alternative theatre". The principles of the theatre of no-pretence and esthetics of "theatrical dementia" are defined by examples of specific stage productions.
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