| Summary: | Title: Contemporary West Ukrainian theatre Author: Nataliya Yashchuk Department: Ústav východoevropských studií FF UK Supervisor: Mgr. Tereza Chlaňová, Ph.D. Abstract: This thesis focuses on the current situation in the area of theatrical arts in Western Ukraine, with respect to professional, as well as amateur theatre societies. Special regard is given to theatre-oriented festivals and the organizational, economic and creative challenges pertaining thereto. It is the objective of this thesis to analyze the overall state of affairs concerning the organization of dramatic festivals in Western Ukraine, and examine the predicaments encountered by the participating ensembles, both professional and amateur. The introductory chapter presents the theatrical tradition of Ukraine in general, focusing its geographical scope to correspond with the work's primary region of interest; while aiming to portray the dominant dramatic tendencies of Western Ukraine. Subsequently, the thesis proceeds to analyze specific instances of theatre festivals, their history, program structure etc. Based on this analysis, the overall condition of the Ukrainian dramatic scene is assessed and conclusions formulated. Keywords: theatre, festival, West Ukraine, present
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