Lado Kralj as a theatre critic : the influence of Jerzy Grotowski and the development of the Slovenian neo-avantgarde

Roč.28,č.1(2025)

Igor Žunkovič

https://doi.org/10.5817/SL2025-1-8

Trvalý odkaz (handle):
http://hdl.handle.net/11222.digilib/digilib.83720

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Abstrakt
Lado Kralj was a pivotal figure in Slovenian 20th-century theater, known as a theorist, critic, and later a novelist. His early engagement in drama started in the late 1950s, and he developed his theatrical poetics in the 1960s, influenced by avant-garde movements. His interest in socially engaged theater was evident in his critiques, where he emphasized the relevance of drama to contemporary society. A turning point came when Kralj spent a year in the U.S. (1970–1971), working with Richard Schechner and attending Jerzy Grotowski's influential lecture in New York. This encounter deepened his understanding of "poor theatre" and ritualistic performance, shaping his work upon returning to Slovenia. He co-founded the avant-garde Pekarna Theatre, incorporating collective improvisation, ritual elements, and a rejection of traditional theatrical hierarchy. His post-1970 critiques and artistic practice reflect a shift toward experimental, group-oriented performance. However, unlike Grotowski, he maintained a distinction between actors and audiences. His work played a key role in the development of Slovenian neo-avant-garde theater, balancing radical performance techniques with an awareness of theater's societal role. His legacy remains in experimental theater and critical thought on drama in Slovenia.

Klíčová slova:
Lado Kralj; Slovenian neo-avantgarde theatre; Jerzy Grotowski; Slovenian experimental theatre; theatre criticism; literary

Stránky:
105–127
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