Description
Classical Theatre Texts No. 85. 3 Young and Classic 3
Book Summary
This volume collects three theatrical productions by the Joven Compañía Nacional de Teatro Clásico, corresponding to the 2017-2018 season. Under the title 3 Young and Classic 3, the work presents the adaptations and stagings performed at the Tirso de Molina hall of the Teatro de la Comedia. The reader will find the texts of El banquete, a work based on sources from universal classical theatre, along with two other productions that explore new ways of bringing the classics to contemporary audiences. An essential testament to the work of young creators in the reinterpretation of theatrical heritage.
What is it about?
The book documents the scenic cycle developed by the Joven CNTC during the 2017-2018 season, a project that brought together three different directors to approach texts by classical authors from a renewed perspective. The central work, El banquete, is built from fragments of universal classical theatre, while the other two productions complete a proposal that seeks to explore the expressive possibilities of the scenic space of the Tirso de Molina hall. Each text includes the dramaturgical development as it was performed, offering a complete vision of the creative process and the contemporary staging of the classics.
Main themes
- Reinterpretation of universal classical theatre in contemporary productions
- Directing processes and dramaturgical adaptation of classical texts
- The scenic space as a creative element in staging
- Training and production of young performers in classical theatre
- Documentation of scenic projects of the Compañía Nacional de Teatro Clásico
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of the performing arts, theatre directors, playwrights, researchers in dramatic literature, and fans of classical theatre interested in proposals for scenic updates. It is also of interest to those who follow the trajectory of the Joven CNTC and wish to know the creative processes behind their productions.
What this book contributes
- Access to the complete texts of three contemporary theatrical productions based on classics
- Understanding of the adaptation and directing strategies applied to classical works
- Documentation of a real scenic project that serves as a reference for creators and scholars
- Practical example of how the scenic space conditions and enriches the dramaturgical proposal
- Study material on the evolution of classical theatre in the current scenic context
Technical specifications
- Author: CARLOS CONTRERAS ELVIRA
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: THEATRICAL STUDIES
- Collection: CLASSICAL THEATRE TEXTS
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: June 2018
- Number of pages: 140
- Weight: 444 g
Editorial assessment
This is a specialized publication that offers a direct testimony of the work of the Joven CNTC, combining documentary value with practical interest for theatre professionals. The selection of productions reflects a commitment to the renewal of the classical repertoire through scenic experimentation, making it a useful reference both for academic study and for creative inspiration in the theatrical field.