The History of Slovak Theatre – 15. Theatre Schools Theatre education has a rich history in Slovakia. Its beginnings are tied to 1928 when the Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts opened in Slovakia. The graduates of theatre schools become the prominent personalities in the Slovak arts and culture. They create works that go above …
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The History of Slovak Theatre – 16. Theatre Institutions There are several domestic theatre institutions in Slovakia and international organizations are represented as well. Since the 1960s, the Bratislava-based Theatre Institute with its specialized departments has been the centre of research and documentation of theatre. The primary roles of the Theatre Institute include collecting and …
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The History of Slovak Theatre – 17. Slovak Theatre Criticism The first sheepish signs of theatre reflection in Slovakia can be spotted before 1920, however, the expansion of professional theatre criticism has been naturally associated with the establishment of professional theatre. The developmental stages ofcontemplation and writing about theatre copied the curves of theatrical development …
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The History of Slovak Theatre – 18. Theatre Festivals The tradition of theatre festivals in Slovakia dates back do 1923 when the first year of Theatre Competition was held. It was a nationalwide showcase of amateur theatres under the auspices of Matica Slovenská, but its establishment and operation had significant influence over the development of …
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