Depresivní děti touží po penězích

Depresivní děti touží po penězích (DDTPP) is a Czech independent theatre company founded in 2004 by director Jakub Čermák. The name translates to "Depressed Children Long for Money." The company is based in Prague and operates as an artistic collective, staging site-specific and immersive theatre in unconventional spaces such as the Venuše ve Švehlovce venue, Gabriel Loci, and the Švehlova kolej. DDTPP has gained recognition for its interdisciplinary projects that combine theatre, literature, video, film, and visual art. The company has been nominated for the Divadelní noviny Award three times (2018, 2019, 2021) and won second place in 2019. Its repertoire includes adaptations of classics (Chekhov's The Seagull, Wedekind's Lulu, etc.) and original works, often addressing contemporary social themes. The artistic director is Jakub Čermák, and the ensemble includes actors such as Zuzana Bydžovská, Vanda Hybnerová, and Daniel Krejčík. DDTPP continues to produce new performances, with recent premieres like "Očistec si zaslouží každý" (2022) and "Playroom: Sexy Storytelling" (2024).

Depresivní děti touží po penězích was founded in 2004 by Jakub Čermák as an artistic association (občanské sdružení). The company's early productions were staged in unusual locations, such as the flood-damaged Karlín Musical Theatre for their debut "Racek v Karlíně" (The Seagull in Karlín). In the following years, DDTPP gained a reputation for site-specific performances in non-theatrical spaces, including the Main Railway Station in Prague ("Noci na nádraží", 2007), the Vítkov Memorial ("Noci v mauzoleu", 2006; "Bernhard Monument", 2010), and various apartment buildings ("Noci v bytě", 2008). The company also created interdisciplinary projects like "Reliquiarum" (2009), a social-theatrical happening inspired by the Chapel of the Holy Cross at Karlštejn Castle. In 2011, DDTPP participated in the Prague Quadrennial and created "MY FATHER'S SECRET," an international project about the invisibility of the gay community in former socialist countries. The company has been nominated for the Divadelní noviny Award three times (2018, 2019, 2021) and won second place in 2019. In 2022, they premiered "Očistec si zaslouží každý" (Purgatory Deserves Everyone), a grotesque play about the deformation of a politician's personality, starring Zuzana Bydžovská and Vanda Hybnerová. In 2024, they premiered "Playroom: Sexy Storytelling," a continuous workshop and performance project focusing on intimacy and sexuality in performing arts. DDTPP continues to perform at their home venue Venuše ve Švehlovce in Prague and on tours.

• 2024

  Premiere of "Playroom: Sexy Storytelling" on 14 February.

• 2022

  Premiere of "Očistec si zaslouží každý" at Venuše ve Švehlovce.

• 2021

  Third nomination for Divadelní noviny Award.

• 2019

  Second place in Divadelní noviny Award.

• 2018

  First nomination for Divadelní noviny Award.

• 2011

  Participated in Prague Quadrennial; created "MY FATHER'S SECRET" international project; "Velké zrcadlo" performance with 50 performers.

• 2010

  "Bernhard Monument" theatre cycle at the Vítkov Memorial; "Zahradní slavnost" premiered at Divadelní svět Brno.

• 2009

  "Reliquiarum" social-theatrical happening premiered at Divadlo Evropských regionů in Hradec Králové.

• 2008

  "Noci v bytě" apartment theatre project.

• 2007

  "Noci na nádraží" cycle of performances at Prague Main Railway Station.

• 2006

  "Noci v mauzoleu" theatre project at the Vítkov Memorial.

• 2004

  Founded by Jakub Čermák; first production "Racek v Karlíně" staged in the flood-damaged Karlín Musical Theatre.

Independent, progressive theatre company known for unconventional venues and immersive experiences.

• 2004

  Racek v Karlíně

  Production of Chekhov's The Seagull in the flood-damaged Karlín Musical Theatre.

• 2006

  Noci v mauzoleu

  Theatre project at the Vítkov Memorial, including plays by Dea Loher, Poe, Camus, and Bernhard.

• 2007

  Noci na nádraží

  Cycle of performances at Prague Main Railway Station, including works by de Sade, Chekhov, Aeschylus, Schiller, and Tabori.

• 2008

  Noci v bytě

  Apartment theatre project with performances of Dürrenmatt, Bernhard, and Wilde.

• 2009

  Lovci a kanibalové

  Theatrical diptych on the Holocaust, including Tabori's Cannibals and Bernhard's Hunting Party.

• 2009

  Reliquiarum

  Social-theatrical happening inspired by the Chapel of the Holy Cross at Karlštejn Castle.

• 2010

  Bernhard Monument

  Theatre cycle of Thomas Bernhard plays at the Vítkov Memorial.

• 2010

  Zahradní slavnost

  Absurd play by Václav Havel, premiered at Divadelní svět Brno.

• 2011

  Velké zrcadlo

  Performance with up to 50 performers, staged at NoD Prague and Husa na provázku Brno.

• 2011

  MY FATHER'S SECRET

  International project about the invisibility of the gay community in former socialist countries, premiered in Dresden.

• 2022

  Očistec si zaslouží každý

  Grotesque play about the deformation of a politician's personality, starring Zuzana Bydžovská and Vanda Hybnerová.

• 2024

  Playroom: Sexy Storytelling

  Performance and workshop project on intimacy and sexuality in performing arts.

1. 1Official websitedepresivnideti.eu
2. 2Playroom: Sexy Storytelling pagedepresivnideti.eu
3. 3Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4Czech Wikipediacs.wikipedia.org