How to Feel Modern Theatre

The creator of the popular community "Theatrical Hanger" Georgy Tsitsishvili invites you to look behind the scenes and think together: what is so special about theatre that even in the age of the internet it doesn't let go of our imagination and continues to touch the hearts of the audience?

The focus of the book is not so much on the rational understanding of the performance, but on the ability to feel, experience, and respond emotionally to the stage action. The author believes that modern theatre is a space for live dialogue, bold debates, and the search for truth.

The book combines:
— A historical overview of the development of theatre, analyzing the differences between classical and modern approaches.
— Practical advice on developing the "feeling" of theatre, including observation techniques, reflection, and keeping a theatrical diary.
— An overview of key problems and challenges facing Russian theatre today—from the crisis of dramaturgy to technological and staffing limitations.
— An analysis of new formats: immersive, documentary, physical theatre, as well as the influence of digital technologies and social networks.
— Interviews with directors and actors, reviews of significant performances, reflections on the role of the body, emotions, and imagination in theatrical art.

The book is aimed at a wide audience: from novice theatre-goers to experienced viewers, educators, students of creative universities, and anyone who strives not only to watch performances but to truly feel them, discovering new facets of art and themselves.