Abstract:
This article discusses the relationship between art and politics within Grotowski’s trajectory and his Laboratory Theatre by demonstrating how his artistic actions were imbued with a political resistance which often determined the group’s decisions and destiny. After a brief overview of the Polish sociopolitical-economic context, we point out certain actions performed by Grotowski concurring with strategies of survival before the Polish communist regime. In conclusion, it is possible to affirm that Grotowski was a real master in the political game, winning a series of battles that ensured not only the existence of his group but also the accomplishment of his artistic experiences.
Keywords:
Art and Politics; Grotowski; Poland; Communism; Laboratory Theatre.