Svoboda’s Heritage in Lighting Design with Christine Richier

This workshop, led by lighting designer Christine Richier, explores the profound influence of Josef Svoboda on modern lighting design. With her extensive background in lighting history and aesthetics, Christine will guide participants through Svoboda's pioneering techniques and their lasting impact on contemporary theatre. Participants will gain insights into lighting dramaturgy and how to incorporate these visionary methods into their own practice.

Workshop Structure

• Introduction to Josef Svoboda’s lighting techniques
• Exploration of lighting dramaturgy and aesthetics
• Practical demonstrations and applications in modern design

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Target Audience

Ideal for lighting designers, scenographers, and theatre professionals interested in the evolution of lighting in stage design, this workshop offers unique insights into the techniques of one of the most innovative figures in the field.

Why Apply?

Participants will explore Josef Svoboda’s groundbreaking lighting concepts and learn how to integrate these visionary ideas into their own work.

Trainer

Christine Richier is the head of the lighting department at ENSATT (Lyon) and has followed Josef Svoboda’s work closely from 1986 to 1996. A researcher in theatre history and lighting dramaturgy, she is also the author of the film "Josef Svoboda, Récit d'une liberté" (1992) and the book Le Temps des flammes (2012). Christine has worked extensively in lighting design for theatre, dance, and puppetry.