CRISIS OR OPPORTUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENT? - MAGDALENA KARLIKOWSKA-PĄSIEK

In the fascinating world of theater, where the curtain rises and falls, crisis becomes not only a challenge but also an opportunity for transformation. This monograph is a journey through the turbulent waters of organizational and repertoire changes in Polish theater, which revolutionized its face after 1989 and in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how the theater adapts to new realities, while preserving its essence and mission.

• Analysis of the actor's status in a changing cultural landscape.
• Perception of the non-professional viewer and their role in shaping contemporary theater.
• Impact of artists' salaries on the functioning of individual stages.
• Organizational and repertoire changes in Polish theater after 1989 and during the pandemic.
• Conclusions from studies conducted among Krakow seniors - listeners of the Jagiellonian University of the Third Age.

This monograph collects scattered information in an intriguing way, analyzing the crisis as an integral part of theatrical life. On the one hand, the theater is constantly struggling with systemic challenges, on the other hand, for many artists, this shaky reality becomes a driving force for action and development. It is in the crisis that new ideas, innovative forms of expression and bold experiments are born, shaping the future of the Polish theater scene.

The author, Magdalena Karlikowska-Pąsiek, analyzes with passion and insight the status of the actor, the perception of the viewer and the impact of salaries on the functioning of theaters. Her research, based on the analysis of organizational and repertoire changes, shows how the theater adapts to changing social and economic conditions. Particularly valuable are the conclusions from studies conducted among Krakow seniors, who are an important part of the theater audience.

Magdalena Karlikowska-Pąsiek, a cultural scientist, theater scholar and author of children's stories, brings her rich experience and knowledge to this monograph. Her scientific interests include the Polish theater scene after 1989, post-pandemic theater, the role of theater in intercultural dialogue, the perception of the contemporary senior viewer and the therapeutic functions of theater. Thanks to her work, the reader gains a comprehensive picture of contemporary Polish theater, its challenges and opportunities.

This publication is a valuable contribution to the latest history of Polish theater, offering a fresh perspective on its changes and development prospects. It is a must-read for all theater lovers, students of cultural and theater studies, as well as for theater practitioners who want to better understand the contemporary challenges and opportunities of the Polish theater scene. Let yourself be carried away on a fascinating journey through the world of theater, where crisis becomes an opportunity for development and transformation.