Underskog

In collaboration with the University of Bergen as part of theatre studies’ lecture programme

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PART 1: The University of Bergen

10.00-10.15: Coffee, tea & fruits

10.15-10.30: Knut Ove Arntzen: An introduction to “The Marginal Theatre”

10.30-10.45: Questions & comments

10.45-11.00: Short break

11.00-11.45: Elena Perez: Lecture on interactivity in contemporary performing arts

11.45-12.00: Questions & comments

PART 2: Cinemateket, USF Verftet

13.00-13.15: Coffee, tea & fruits

13.15-13.45: Goran Sergej Pristas: The concept of post-hoc dramaturgy

13.45-14.00: Questions & comments

14.00-14.15: Short break

14.15-14.45: Mårten Spångberg: TBA

14.45-15.00: Questions & comments

Dramaturgy is a discipline that is invaluable for the development of performing arts of high quality to be able to connect the artistic work to a broader context. Yet, the responsibility and work connected to the discipline can be interpreted in countless ways.

In theatre scientific context the term dramaturgy covers both theory, history, writing for theatre, performance dramaturgy and theories surrounding scenic practice. There are also many ways to think of dramaturgy; in relation to text, composition, reception, programming, but also in a larger context; in relation to historical aspects.

The Great Norwegian Encyclopaedia explains this perspective as follows: "This means that the different dramaturgical models relate to historical eras as chosen perspectives to arrange reality in systems, both in terms of performing arts’ means of expression, its nature and effect on its contemporaneity. Dramaturgical forms can thus be understood as a historical way of perceiving and presenting the world – as they may contain and express different views of the world, mankind and of knowledge.»

In collaboration with Professor Knut Ove Arntzen and the Department of Theatre Studies at the University of Bergen, we organise a seminar on dramaturgical processes which is part of the lecture programme for theatre studies. The seminar focuses on both dance and theatre, and will consist of two mutually commenting sections; one focusing on theoretical aspects connected to dramaturgy, the other aiming at applied, practical knowledge. The format is dialogical, and the audience is encouraged to join the conversation.