Black Light Theater Prague
Black Light a kind of and theatrical production using the “black classroom” principle – an optical effect that is achieved with the help of ultraviolet radiation on a dark stage with a black background in order to hide actors, scenery, props and objects, or to emphasize them. This kind of scenic art, originated in Asia, is nowadays spread all over the world. It has become one of the recognizable sights of Prague, where many theaters use this technique.
Distinctive features of the black theater are the use of black curtains, a darkened stage and “black light” (ultraviolet lamps), along with fluorescent costumes to create the effect of optical illusion. This principle of the black cabinet was used by Georges Méliès and the theater’s revolutionary Konstantin Stanislavsky. The use of this technique in combination with the expressive artistry of dance, pantomime and acrobatics allows you to create a special stage effect.
The effect of black theaters allows invisible performers to move the visible props, turning objects into independent actors along with actors-people. Consequently, objects or actors may appear suddenly and in any place of the scene, even a few meters away from the viewer. To achieve this effect, you need to create an intense field of ultraviolet light that covers the entire scene throughout the production.