LMTA Klaipėda Faculty Theatre Students Presented Results of Week-Long Civic and Political Theatre Workshop

On 12 September, 5th-semester directing students of Klaipeda Faculty presented the first rough outcomes of their week-long workshop led by guest theatre-maker Noam Brusilovsky (Germany), focusing on documentary, civic, and political theatre. Drawing on his background in documentary and political theatre, Noam Brusilovsky introduced students to research-based methodology, which combines archival work with a biographical co-writing process involving both actors and non-actors.

During the workshop, students explored the history of the Jewish community in Klaipėda, including a visit to the local Jewish cemetery. They researched historical archives and developed performances reflecting the loss of the Jewish community during WWII, integrating site-specific exploration with creative expression.

The final presentations addressed challenging contemporary issues, prompting discussions on the artist’s responsibility in society. Together with Noam and course leader Árpád Schilling, students tackled sensitive topics such as Israeli actions in Gaza, the war in Ukraine, and political opposition question in Russia, demonstrating how theatre can engage meaningfully with both historical memory and current events.

Through research, rehearsals, and text analysis, the workshop provided students with practical tools and inspiration to develop socially engaged theatre projects. This initiative strengthens LMTA’s commitment to documentary and civic theatre practices while fostering cultural exchange and collaboration across Europe.

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