| Abstract [eng] |
The aim of this artistic research is to explore how to create an illusion of object vitality in theatre while abandoning the usual ways of controlling the object. During the research phase, we analyzed what makes a character "alive" on stage, created the characterizations of the given object, looked for various ways of using it without animation, and developed acting techniques that work together with it on the stage. The research material was collected in parallel with the production of the play "How To Swim", constantly supplementing the theoretical part and vice versa. The result is the play "How To Swim", which reveals the illusion of object vitality. After the performance, we conducted a survey and analyzed the responses. Object theatre, which emerged in the 20th century, still lacks deep traditions and is not fully established. In Lithuania, these traditions are even less visible. Currently, most Lithuanian object theatre artists create performances in puppet theatres. The only professional object theatre, ''Stalo Teatras'', was founded in Lithuania only in 2004. This research may contribute to the various possibilities of using objects in the theatre as well as the development and popularization of object theatre in Lithuania and other countries. |
