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@article{14060, author = {Motal, Jan}, article_number = {3}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.31577/sd-2023-0021}, keywords = {public service; public Interest; theatre; Czech theatre; economic crisis; good life; counterpublics; democratic dialogue; inclusion}, language = {eng}, issn = {0037-699X}, journal = {Slovenské divadlo}, title = {The Fragile Stage: Public Service in Theatre as a Track to “The Good Life”}, url = {https://www.sav.sk/index.php?lang=sk&doc=journal-list&part=article_response_page&journal_article_no=31141}, volume = {71}, year = {2023} }
TY - JOUR ID - 14060 AU - Motal, Jan PY - 2023 TI - The Fragile Stage: Public Service in Theatre as a Track to “The Good Life” JF - Slovenské divadlo VL - 71 IS - 3 SP - 293-307 EP - 293-307 SN - 0037699X KW - public service KW - public Interest KW - theatre KW - Czech theatre KW - economic crisis KW - good life KW - counterpublics KW - democratic dialogue KW - inclusion UR - https://www.sav.sk/index.php?lang=sk&doc=journal-list&part=article_response_page&journal_article_no=31141 N2 - This article explores the concept of public service and public interest. Drawing on the philosophies of Martha Nussbaum, Virginia Held, and Nancy Fraser, the presented text contests traditional political-economic and cultivation theories that emphasize efficiency, performance, and perfection. Instead, it posits an approach that integrates human vulnerability as a valuable aspect of the “good life,” thereby fostering a richer understanding of public interest. It criticises the exclusive and perfection-focused narratives, proposing inclusive “counterpublics” that recognize and value diverse community interests. The 2018 performance of Frljić’s “Our Violence, Your Violence” in Brno, CZ provides a tangible illustration of these concepts, showcasing how theatre can function as a democratic platform for dialogue or fail in this mission due to paternalism. The article concludes with a call to reimagine public service in theatre to encourage democratic decision-making, appreciate human vulnerabilities, and foster dialogue and inclusion. ER -
MOTAL, Jan. The Fragile Stage: Public Service in Theatre as a Track to “The Good Life”. \textit{Slovenské divadlo}. 2023, vol.~71, No~3, p.~293-307. ISSN~0037-699X. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.31577/sd-2023-0021.
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