INTELLECTUAL CLUB IN NARNIA

This time, we’re trying an unusual format: a specially invited guest speaker for the introductory part, who, by a lucky coincidence, is in Batumi this month.

Topic: Drama as an Art Genre: A Guide Through Personal Crises

Questions for discussion:
Drama as a Reflection of Life:
• Why do conflict and suffering take center stage in drama?
• How does drama help us understand human choices and internal contradictions?

Psychological Aspect:
• How does empathizing with characters help us navigate our own crises?
• The role of dramatic art in emotional catharsis and self-awareness.

Philosophical Perspective:
• Drama as a search for meaning in suffering.
• What does the art of drama reveal about the nature of human pain and hope?

Contemporary Drama:
• How does this genre respond to the challenges of our time?
• Examples from cinema, theater, and other art forms that help us better understand ourselves.

Meeting Format:
Introduction (15 minutes): The basics of dramatic art, including philosophical and psychological insights into drama.
Speaker: Ksenia Orlova, winner of the National Theater Award "Golden Mask" for Best Female Dramatic Role (2015), artistic director of Moscow’s "KvartTeatr," and art director of Batumi’s "Theatre Kvalia." More about K. Orlova in the article: link.

Discussion (40 minutes): Participants' personal experiences and the influence of dramatic art on us.
Conclusion (15 minutes): General conclusions about the role of drama and dramatic art in our lives.

This approach allows us to explore the artistic, philosophical, and psychological aspects of the topic. Each participant will have the chance to share their perspective, offer examples, and draw personal conclusions.