The reflection of the "Simulation Theory" of Jean Baudrillard to theater

The purpose of this thesis is to focus on Baudrillard's simulation theory applied in theatre. Baudrillard's simulation theory explains simulation, reality, simulacra and virtual concepts, which are fundamental in nowadays theatre technology. With the use of this technology in theatre, a new theatrical language has been created. Not only is the new "digital theatre" understanding an important part in nowadays plays, but also the influence of this technology on the actors, the play in general and the transmission of the play to the audience is now more important than ever. The focus on the first part of this thesis is on Baudrillard's life story and Baudrillard's works on the simulation theory and the concept of this theory. The simulation theory has cast bright lights with its adaptation of technology on stage. Lots of stage designer has lead the theatre to a new understanding of digital stage by means of concepts on reality and simulation. The use of 3D mapping and holograms are also examined in the first part of this theory. The second part of this thesis is about the reflections of simulation theory in plays. The use of technology in the following plays will be examined and the influence of digital technology on the actors and the directors will be discussed. The aformentioned plays are Mark Haddon's "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time", played by Tiyatrokare, William Sheakspeare's "The Tempest", played by Theartredu Nouveau Monde, Leprince De Beaumont's "Beauty and the Beast", played by ThéâtreNational de Chaillot and Deyan Dukovski's "Prazni Grad", played by Tiyatro 4. Keywords: Baudrillard, Technology, Theatre