PSi Lexicon

Lexicon

concept

concept konzept A concept is a structure that functions through the interplay of different elements. Initially I understood the term as a thinking frame, or construction, or working plan, but it seems to have broader meanings. – A concept connects: it is the relationship between idea and formation, which at the same time are included […]

contradiction

contradiction vastuolu Contradiction is a hidden cornerstone of dramaturgy, a litmus test of a dramaturge, a compulsory tool for a director, and an actor’s true challenge. Contradictions “charge” the text and make it dramatic, make it “work”. Contradictions create rhythms, patterns, and dramaturgical textures. Contradictions define the characters and their motivation and force them to […]