Georgia: At the invitation of Vaso Chigogidze, PhD in Art and Professor at Theater and Film University, Art Director of Ozurgeti State Dramatic Theater, Lasha Chkhartishvili gave a lecture on “Theater Today and its essence” to the theater studio’s pupils.
During the meeting, Lasha Chkhartishvili noted that theater, as one of the oldest forms of art, still maintains its uniqueness and diversity. He said, that while the essence of theatre has been unchanged over the centuries, its role and forms have been transformed with the changing times.
The professor emphasized the main features of modern theater – constant search and experiments. He noted that technological advancements have significantly changed the aesthetics of the stage and the shape of performances. Lasha Chkhartishvili explained that today many performances use video projections, virtual reality, and audiovisual installations, offering a whole new experience for viewers and actors.
However, according to the professor, technological news are only tool, whose main purpose is to deepen human emotional involvement. The essence of theatre still lies in deep communication, creative work created on stage, and lively interaction between the audience.
At the end of the conversation, Lasha Chkhartishvili noted that the theater is not only an extension of the tradition but also a space for new languages, forms, and ideas.
Ozurgeti State Dramatic Theater
The purpose of the Georgian performance in Ozurgeti was to support the local school. – newspaper “Droeba” #10, 1868 y.- The following details begin the updated history of the Ozurgeti Theatre:Â Â
- The theater will soon turn 156 years old;
- The first Georgian professional editor and founder of Georgian cinematography, Alexander Tsutsunava, took over as its leader in 1895;
- The grandiose 100th, 120th, and 150th anniversaries were celebrated in 1968, 1988, and 2018;
- And they celebrated its 155th anniversary on July 5, 2023.
