Vendula Kodetová works as the head of the non-profit cultural center Studio Citadela in Prague, which is dedicated to theater, artistic creation, and socio-cultural projects.
In addition to directing and dramaturgy, she is involved in organizing cultural events and projects for various communities and the general public, and as an external academic, she participates in publications in the field of humanities (e.g. philosophy/cultural studies).
Most important projects:
1) Studio Citadela – cultural center and non-profit project
Studio Citadela in Prague is dedicated to organizing artistic and community projects, including workshops, events, and programs for various social groups.
The center also organizes suburban camps or projects for Ukrainian refugees and other activities with a community impact.
Studio Citadela is the home stage for BTS activities.
2) Bohnice Theater Company and Social Theater
The Bohnice Theater Company is specific in that it involves artists with experience of long-term psychiatric treatment in its work.
It supports the creative process, not focusing on theatre as therapy itself, but as a socio-cultural form of artistic expression that helps actors fulfill their potential and reflect on life experiences through theatre work.
ČT Art
3) International project POWER – social theatre and film production
Vendula Kodetová participated as a theatre director and dramaturg in the European project POWER: We All Come From Somewhere — a production and film adaptation that addresses the themes of migration, prejudice and social inclusion. The project involves actors with disabilities and builds on their authentic stories.
This performance was presented in the Czech Republic and in its European premiere and gives actors with various disabilities the opportunity to present their experiences and artistic expression on an international stage.
Žiju s handicapem
4) International project PASS – promoting inclusive theatre
“Let’s pass! is a call to action, a call to change perspective, a counter-narrative of disability in theatre arts. PASS – Promoting Accessible Shows is an international project, co-financed by the European Union’s Creative Europe programme, addressing the problem of lack of participation and visibility for artists and audiences with cognitive and sensory disabilities in live performances and performing arts.”
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