Divadlo DISK explained

DISK Theatre
Native Name:Divadlo DISK
Address:Karlova 26
City:Prague 1
Country:Czech Republic
Capacity:130
Opened:1945
Website:Official website

DISK Theatre (abbreviation: Theatre State Conservatory) is a theatre in Prague, Czech Republic. It constitutes part of the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.[1] [2] Performers are students of the Department of Dramatic Theatre (KCD) and of the Department of Alternative and Puppet Theatre.

History

The theater was founded in 1945 as part of the State Conservatory. Until 1999, the theater used the Celetná Theatre for its work. In February 1999, the conservatory moved into the new atrium of the Academy of Performing Arts, designed by architects Karel Hubacek and George Hakulína. Inauguration took place in February 1999. The new space has a capacity of about 130 seats.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.divadlodisk.cz/ DISK website
  2. https://archive.today/20130428204046/http://www.damu.cz/divadlo-disk/disk-divadelni-studio-damu DISK at damu.cz