Theatre-Poetry?

ABSTRACT Diploma Thesis Theatre-Poetry? examines a specific type of Czech alternative theatre, based on the creative author's work with literary texts. It deals with its characteristic, defining the genre and problems associated with a non depictive title, which defines this area of theatrical production. Collectively it describes its scenic resources and stage techniques. It traces its past associated with history of so called artistic recitation and the avant-garde art movement of the interwar years, from the beginning until the recent past and present (which has not been systematically described and evaluated). It recalls sources of inspiration and period context of the development of this kind of theatre, gives an overview of productions and related theatre companies, and important creative figures. It presents many scholarly quotations and authentic materials, especially period reviews and eyewitness´s memories. It contemplates the meaning, the artistic benefits and risks related to this method of theatre work and its future prospects - especially in relation to creative work with literary texts and their artistic presentation to the public and in connection with pedagogical activities and interests of Drama in Education