Grotowski had been the founder of Poor Theatre. To him, theater should provide a naked encounter between performers and audience members. All other elements, even lighting, costume, and props, could essentially be done without.
葛羅托斯基是「貧窮劇場」的創始者，他認為，劇場上只需要演員與觀眾赤裸相對，其他元素如燈光、服裝、道具等都不重要，甚至劇本都可免去。