Psychodrama and Postdramatic Theater: Invitation to the Meeting

Background. The article studies the relationship between Y.L. Moreno's psychodrama and post-dramatic theater in the context of modern sociocultural demands. A synthesis of therapeutic and artistic practices gains special importance with the growth of individualization, digitalization and emotional alienation. Both psychodrama and post-dramatic theater offer alternative ways of understanding human experience — through action, spontaneity and deep emotional engagement, making them powerful tools in an era of crisis in traditional forms of communication.Based on the analysis of modern theatrical forms, the points of intersection with psychodrama are identified, which expands its toolkit due to the integration of visual, spatial and technological elements. Psychodrama, created by Y.L. Moreno, and post-dramatic theater, described by H.-T. Lehman, represent complementary directions, combining dramatic action, emotional reflection and experiments with reality.

Objective. The purpose of the study is to identify the theoretical and practical intersections of psychodrama and post-dramatic theater, as well as to assess their potential for creating new therapeutic and artistic forms.

Methods. Theoretical analysis of works on psychodrama and post-dramatic theater.

Results. Theoretical analysis of psychodrama and post-dramatic theatre has identified significant points of intersection that create space for the creation of new interdisciplinary practices. These methods reinforce each other, opening up pathways for personal transformation and artistic expression, and create the conditions for deep emotional work in both therapeutic and theatrical contexts.

Conclusions. Post-drama theater enriches psychodrama with visual, spatial and technological tools, enhancing its therapeutic potential.

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