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Dr. Milan Lesiak is a Lecturer at the University of Wrocław's Department of Theory of Culture and Performing Arts within the Institute of Polish Philology. His research focuses on the history of Polish post-war theatre studies, interdisciplinary performance analysis, and cultural dynamics in Central Europe. He has authored over 30 publications including a seminal 2008 monograph on Polish theatre studies' development (1945–1975) and co-edited the 2022 volume Between Film and Theatre III. His work often bridges literary and performance studies, with notable contributions to the Encyclopedia of Polish Theatre (ETP) featuring biographies of key theatre figures like Karol Badecki and Jan Kott. Lesiak critiques pseudo-scientific approaches like psychology while championing rigorous theatre scholarship. His interests extend to baroque music, contemporary art, and Dutch Golden Age painting. Teaching emphasizes engaging methods to avoid academic stagnation, reflecting his belief in theatre's 'unruly' creative potential.
Key achievements include pioneering research on interwar theatre historiography and comparative analyses of Central European cultural spaces. His 2021 article on quasi-factual narratives explores modern reportage's hybrid forms, while earlier works analyze Vaclav Havel's overhistoricity and mystical elements in Polish alternative theatre. Lesiak maintains active participation in academic conferences and editorial roles, positioning Wrocław as a vital center for theatrical studies. Though no awards are explicitly noted, his work's influence is evident through frequent citations and institutional contributions.
