Divadlo DISK, Theatre venue in Prague, Czech Republic
Divadlo DISK is a theatre venue in Prague that presents performances throughout the year in multiple formats. The space hosts both conventional dramatic works and productions that experiment with new staging approaches.
Founded in 1945 as the permanent school stage of the drama department of the State Conservatory in Prague, DISK became part of the Academy of Performing Arts (AMU) in 1946. It performed in the Unitaria hall on Karlova Street until 1993, then in various Prague venues including Divadlo v Celetné until 1999. In February 1999 it opened a new studio in the atrium of the DAMU building, designed by architects Karel Hubáček and Jiří Hakulín, with about 130 seats.
The name DISK stands for Divadelní studio konzervatoře, Theatre Studio of the Conservatory. Students of acting, scenography, directing, dramaturgy and production at DAMU rehearse and regularly perform here, supported by professional technical and promotional staff.
Divadlo DISK occupies the atrium of the DAMU building at Karlova 26, Prague 1, in the same building as the Theatre Faculty. The studio seats about 130 spectators, so places are limited; the entrance is through the DAMU building. A smaller DAMU stage, the "Řetízek" studio, was created in 1996 in the rear wing toward Řetězová Street, where DISK also performed before 1999.
The theatre's name is an acronym for Divadelní studio konzervatoře (Theatre Studio of the Conservatory), from its 1945 founding at the State Conservatory. Since 1999 it has occupied a studio in the atrium of the DAMU building on Karlova 26, designed by architects Karel Hubáček and Jiří Hakulín, seating about 130.
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