Theatre Developments in the Netherlands from 1960s

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What is a characteristic of postdramatic theatre?

The director's vision is not important

The performance is more focused on the experience of the audience (correct)

The role of drama as text is dominant

Narrative structures are central

Theatre developments in the Netherlands since the 1960s have been influenced by international changes.

True

What is the main difference between epic and drama in theatre?

Epic theatre focuses on storytelling, while drama focuses on the emotional experience of the audience.

In postdramatic theatre, the _______________ is used as a place of senses.

body Signup and view all the answers

Match the following theatre developments with their characteristic:

Postdramatic theatre = Focus on audience experience Drama = Emotional experience of the audience Epic theatre = Storytelling Directors Theatre = Authoritative vision of the director Signup and view all the answers

The Flemish Waves movement is a characteristic of Dutch theatre history.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of the shift from drama to postdramatic theatre for theory?

A re-evaluation of the role of drama as text and the importance of the audience's experience. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the postmodern theatre developments?

A rejection of traditional narrative structures Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of theatre in the 1960s?

Visual, experimental, and interdisciplinary Signup and view all the answers

The post-1945 period saw a strong connection between society and theatre.

True Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1871 in the Netherlands?

The first acting school and first theater magazine. Signup and view all the answers

The beginning of the subsidy system in the Netherlands was in _______________.

1946-47 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following developments with their corresponding time periods:

Focus on text = Until the 50s Visual, experimental, and interdisciplinary = From the 60s Internalized in the system = From 1968 onwards Signup and view all the answers

What was the motivation behind the wish for change in the Dutch theatre scene in the 1960s?

Artistic motivation Signup and view all the answers

Theatre developments in the Netherlands in the 1960s were characterized by a focus on traditional theatre forms.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the theatre company founded in 1965 in the Netherlands?

Mickery Signup and view all the answers

The term used to describe the theatre developments in the postmodern world is ______________________.

postdramatic Signup and view all the answers

Match the following theatre companies with their characteristics:

Werkteater = Focus on collective creation Theatergroep Persona = Experimentation with new forms Baal = Focus on traditional theatre forms Sater = Influence of collectives Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the economic crisis in the 1980s on artistic developments in the Netherlands?

Decreased funding for the arts Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the Flemish Waves in the 1980s?

Innovations in theatre towards the postdramatic Signup and view all the answers

The postdramatic theatre is characterized by a focus on the script and the playwright.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Theatre Developments in the Netherlands

1960s: Revolt and Change

1965: Founding of Mickery, a theatre company that symbolized the revolt against traditional theatre
1966: Marga Klompé, a key figure in the Dutch theatre scene, contributed to the developments in the 1960s
The 1960s marked a turning point in Dutch theatre, with a growing need for change and innovation

1970s: Consequences of the Revolt

The 1970s saw the consequences of the revolt in the 1960s, with a focus on experimental and interdisciplinary theatre
Werkteater, Baal, and Theatergroep Persona were influential companies that emerged during this period
These companies are still successful in the Netherlands today, as their ideas have become internalized in the Dutch system

Post-1960s Developments

1970s-1980s: Continuation and Economic Crisis

The 1970s saw a continuation of the developments that started in the 1960s
The 1980s were marked by an economic crisis, which influenced artistic developments
During this period, directors with strong signatures emerged, and the rise of postmodern theatre began

Postdramatic Theatre

Postdramatic theatre is characterized by the rejection of traditional dramatic structures and the emphasis on visual and musical elements
Hans-Thies Lehmann's book "Postdramatic Theatre" is a key reference for this concept
Postdramatic theatre is marked by a shift from text-based theatre to a more interdisciplinary and experimental approach

Flemish Waves and International Context

The Flemish Waves were a series of innovations in theatre that emerged in the 1980s, influenced by international developments
These innovations led to a shift towards postdramatic theatre, characterized by a focus on visual and musical elements
The Flemish Waves were influenced by international developments, and in turn, influenced the development of theatre in the Netherlands

Historical and Theoretical Developments

The 1960s marked a turning point in theatre history, with a shift from epic and drama to more experimental and interdisciplinary approaches
The role of drama as text changed, and the importance of visual dramaturgy and musicalization increased
The role of space, time, body, and media also shifted, with a focus on extreme spaces, play with experience of time, and the use of the body as a place of senses

Questions and Reflections

What happened in theatre from the 1960s to now?
What were the consequences of the shift towards postdramatic theatre?
How did the role of drama as text change, and what was the impact on theory?
What are the basic principles of postdramatic theatre?
How did the 1960s and 1970s influence the development of theatre in the Netherlands?

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This quiz covers the major developments in Dutch theatre history from the 1960s onwards, including the foundation of Mickery in 1965 and other significant events.