Theatrer Darshak Darshaker Theatre by Subrata Ghosh [Hardcover]

The book "Theater’s Audience, Audience’s Theater" explores two interwoven themes—theater and its audience. The discussion naturally delves into the evolution of contemporary Bengali theater as well as the transformation of its spectators. It examines various aspects such as the role of the audience, the philosophy of spectatorship, theatrical perception, and the broader ideas of Natya Darshan (theater aesthetics). Readers will be introduced to different theatrical forms, including Ideal Modernist Theater, Well-Made Play, Postmodern Theater, Post-Postmodern Theater, Deconstructed Non-Narrative Theater, and Post-Dramatic Theater. As a point of reference, the book also reflects on significant works from the pre-COVID era of Bengali theater. Alongside the perspectives of a dedicated theatergoer with fifty years of experience and a theater critic with thirty-five years of expertise, the book presents insights from twelve prominent theater practitioners. Their thoughts, reflections, and philosophies on audience engagement open up a unique dimension of discussion, offering readers a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between theater and its spectators.