Black light theatre
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Black Light Theatre or simply Black Theatre, is a theatrical performance style characterized by the use of black box theatre augmented by black light
illusion. This form of theatre originated from Asia and can be found in many places around the world. It has become a speciality of Prague
, where many theatres use it.
The distinctive characteristics of "black theatre" are the use of black curtains, a darkened stage, and "black lighting" (UV light), paired with fluorescent costumes in order to create intricate visual illusions. This "black cabinet" technique was used by Georges Méliès
, and by theatre revolutionary Stanislavsky. The technique, paired with the expressive artistry of dance, mime
and acrobatics of the performers is able to create remarkable spectacles.
Black light
A black light, also referred to as a UV light, ultraviolet light, or Wood's lamp, is a lamp that emits ultraviolet radiation in the long-wave range, and little visible light...
illusion. This form of theatre originated from Asia and can be found in many places around the world. It has become a speciality of Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, where many theatres use it.
The distinctive characteristics of "black theatre" are the use of black curtains, a darkened stage, and "black lighting" (UV light), paired with fluorescent costumes in order to create intricate visual illusions. This "black cabinet" technique was used by Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès , full name Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès, was a French filmmaker famous for leading many technical and narrative developments in the earliest cinema. He was very innovative in the use of special effects...
, and by theatre revolutionary Stanislavsky. The technique, paired with the expressive artistry of dance, mime
Mime
The word mime is used to refer to a mime artist who uses a theatrical medium or performance art involving the acting out of a story through body motions without use of speech.Mime may also refer to:* Mime, an alternative word for lip sync...
and acrobatics of the performers is able to create remarkable spectacles.
External links
- Image Theatre - black light theatre of Prague
- the 1st Black Light Theatre in the world - since 1961
- The newest Prague BLT group - Hoidekr Interactive Light Theatre on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. - Black Light Theatre World Web
- Black Light Theatre of Prague
- Jiri Srmec's Black Light Theatre
- Black light theatre Wow Show Prague
- Black light performance and costumes