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A performance/installation made up of three tons of newspapers
WIP II
(2006 – 2007)
The newspaper is dealt with according to the interpretation of each performer / author, viewer / author. A reflection that aims to take the audience to question what is false, what is real, which is manipulated and what in fact is part of the enormous web of events that constitute our century. A critical view on mass media and communication.
Waste In Process 2 – A research based on texts of Gilles Deleuze and Noam Chomsky. 2007-2008
The set design is an installation made up of three tons of newspapers, which serve as tool for creation in radical spatial relationships, soundtrack created live, physical theater, video projection and text is integrated in an interactive and dynamic performance.
The newspaper is dealt with according to the interpretation of each performer / author, viewer / author. A reflection that aims to take the audience to question what is false, what is real, which is manipulated and what in fact is part of the enormous web of events that constitute our century. A critical view on mass media and communication.
QUARTO was invited by MDT (Moderna Dansteatern) in Stockholm for a three months residence during the summer of 2007 in order to investigate and create during a cultural exchange between four Brazilian and four Swedish artists, with focus on artistic experimentation.
Ten performances where presented during the Cultural Festival of Stockholm.
Different events took place after each performance lead by professors, critics, researchers, journalists and artists such as, debates, audience discussion, seminaries, Brazilian short movies, live music food and drinks. Having the opportunity to interact directly with the public and deepen reflections and questionings that urged during the performance.
Choreography, idea & concept: Anna Mesquita & Leandro Zappala.
Costumes: Anna Mesquita. Performers: Andrés Pérez Barrera, Kajsa Staaf, Leandro Zappala, Anna Mesquita, Maline Casta, Ronnie Ansered, Olav Melander, Edson Secco. Costume & assistant set designer: Maline Casta. Video maker & editor: Ronnie Ansered. Video maker & camera operator: Olav Melander. Sound designer: Edson Secco. Sound & light technician: Katti Alm. Photographer: Elvine Lund. Production: QUARTO.
Co-producer: MDT Moderna Dansteatern.
Sponsors: Modernretro, Wirströms, DN and SvD.
Funding: Stockholms Läns Landsting and Lidingö Stad
Premiered: MDT, Stockholm, August 15 2007