Театральная утопия А. Ремизова в контексте театральных исканий начала XX века

Abstract

At the turn of the 19th–20th century, Russian theatre had an important role in the process of seeking spiritual, artistic renewal and overcoming the cultural crisis, where the synthesis of arts was to be achieved according to the aesthetic idea of symbolism following Wagner’s concept. This paper primarily observes the issue how Remizov’s theoretical essays, articles and reviews are connected to the general theatrical tendencies of the era. I intend to find and define Remizov’s rank in contemporary theatre. Russian theoreticians of symbolism are involved in a conscious considering and re-considering of the role of theatre. They find the source of renewal in ancient tragedies, medieval mystery plays, and Russian folk theatre. Although Remizov did not focus on theoretical issues, his works from the first two decades of the century are connected to the theatrical Utopias of symbolism in many ways.