JERZY GROTOWSKI BETWEEN POLITICS AND RELIGION ..., OR ON REFORMING THE POLISH SOCIETY THROUGH THEATER

Abstract

The text, being an general attempt of conceptualization Jerzy Grotowski performing period at the same time shows him as a diagnostic of Polish society, who affecting by his performances (Forefathers’Eve, Kordian, The Constant Prince, Apocalypsis cum Figuris) at viewer. Director, who provoking reflection on quality of own existence, which stimulate to change reality. Action focused on the other person does not exclude, in Grotowski's meaning, exploring each other. Contrary both processes overlap with one another. And all this at the background of the struggle for the row souls between the Communist Party and the Church.