The Slovak National Theatre opened its doors in March 1920, so in 2020 we commemorate a unique jubilee: the 100th anniversary of its founding. An important milestone in the history of theatre, national culture and cultural identity, it can also be considered a milestone of national significance. The establishment of its first professional theatre ushered in a new era in the history of theatre in Slovakia.
Another key date for Slovak theatre is 22 August 1830, when Ján Chalupka’s comedy Kocúrkovo debuted in the town of Liptovský Mikuláš. At the centre of this event was its organiser, Gašpar Féjerpataky-Belopotocký – an enlightened innovator and national revivalist, who strongly advocated for the development of Slovak culture. Thus, 2020 also marks the 190th anniversary of the first amateur theatre production in Slovakia. Amateur theatre played a fundamental role in the founding of the Slovak nation and simultaneously laid the groundwork for the establishment of the country’s professional theatre.

Closure of theatres, civil movements and online cultural sources in response to COVID-19 in Hungary
To slow the spread of coronavirus disease government bans all indoor events with more than 100 and all exdoor events with more than 500 participants on the 11th of March. On the following day, Budapest’s mayor orders the closure of all the theatres, cinemas, libraries and museums financed by the capital. Due to the news on the spread of coronavirus and the « stay home » movement, even the smaller studio theatres with a capacity under 100 start to announce their closure for safety reasons.

PQ Studio celebrates the real and imaginary spaces in which designers create. Our studios, whether physical or mental spaces, are places where imagined ideas are incubated, assessed, selected or rejected, and then re-imagined; a process repeated and repeated in search of the elusive and alchemical ingredients of theatricality. PQ studio is meant for anyone who seeks new skills, inspiration and knowledge and is willing to learn in our shared space, should it be virtual and or real. PQ Studio celebrates the real and imaginary spaces in which designers create. Our studios, whether physical or mental spaces, are places where imagined ideas are incubated, assessed, selected or rejected, and then re-imagined; a process repeated and repeated in search of the elusive and alchemical ingredients of theatricality. PQ studio is meant for anyone who seeks new skills, inspiration and knowledge and is willing to learn in our shared space, should it be virtual and or real.
Call to Performance Design Educators and Students
PQ STUDIO: COMMON DESIGN PROJECT SPECIAL EDITION
Text: The White Plague (Czech: Bílá nemoc)

Author: renowned Czech writer, playwright, critic and originator of the word Robot, Karel Čapek

Open Call text: to download HERE

Deadline for Institutions to Register Intent: 15 June or 1 October (see two timeline options in the Call)