Experimental Stage Space: Problems of Classification

The purpose of the article is to investigate, characterize and classify experimental variants of stage space organization. The following methods of scientific knowledge have been used in the research process: method of analysis and synthesis of information, cultural and art method (to establish a connection between the variants of the form of the stage space and the artistic and figurative solution of the performance), as well as historical (to study the facts of the history of the theater) and comparative (to determine common and different characteristics in order to classify the stage space). The method of synthesis and analysis of information is used for detailed study and further analysis of the experience of theatrical performances in the experimental stage space. Due to the combination of analysis and synthesis, a comprehensive systematic approach to the study of the research subject is stage space. In the course of the research the literary sources of domestic and foreign authors on the subject of work have been analyzed. Scientific novelty. The classification of modern experimental stage space according to the main chronotopic characteristics has been carried out. Conclusions. Given the factual analysis of modern theatrical practices, experimental stage space according to its temporal and spatial characteristics can be classified as follows: regarding the invariability of the location on the territory for a permanent time is permanent (stationary) and temporary; regarding the movement in the process of showing the play is movable (mobile) and immovable; regarding the placement of spectators and performers is immersive and discrete; regarding the shape of the stage space is closed and open (open air); way of placing the stage in relation to the audience is front, arena, podium. In the history of theater premises there are many cases of adaptation of non-theatrical buildings and even apartments to show performances