| Title (2) | File type | Publiseringsdato | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program for produksjonen "Store Stemme" (2006) | 2006 | Download | |
| Program fra Geirdis Bjørlo og Figurteatret i Nordlands produksjon Store Stemme (2006) | 2006 | Download |
Almighty Voice
Almighty Voice (2006) was a collaboration production made by Geirdis Bjørlo and Nordland Visual Theatre.
Almighty Voice builds on the story of a conflict between the whites and the natives towards the end of the 1800es USA. A misunderstanding led to the gravest manhunt in the history of the Western Territories. Using expressions reminiscent of computer games, strategy games and roleplay with miniature armies, the production illuminates cultural collisions and the need for ethnic understanding and tolerance.
Information
(Objekt ID 1189)| Object type | Production |
| Original title | Norwegian: Store stemme |
| Premiere | October 27, 2006 |
| Produced by | Almighty Voice Project Group |
| Coproducers | Nordland Visual Theatre |
| Based on | Almighty Voice by Geirdis Bjørlo |
| Audience | Children, Youth (from 12) |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Puppetry, Theatre, Performance for youth |
| Running period | October 27, 2006 — 2010 |
| Website | Store Stemme |
Requirements to venue
| Minimum stage width | 7m |
| Maximum stage width | 10m |
| Minimum stage depth | 7m |
| Maximum stage depth | 8m |
| Minimum stage height | 4m |
| Maximum stage height | 10m |
| Blackout | Yes |
| Rigging time | 180 minutes |
| Downrigging time | 90 minutes |
| Audience | 100 |
Almighty Voice by Geirdis Bjørlo builds on the story of the Native American Almighty Voice from the autobiography of the Blackfoot chief Long Lance – published in 1928. Towards the end of the 1800s, within the borders of an Indian Reservation not far from Duck Lake in Saskatchewan, a misunderstanding led to the gravest manhunt in the history of the Western Territories.
The main message of the performance is how illogical and dangerous situations can arise because we don’t have sufficient knowledge about each other and our respective culturally defined rules of living. Almighty Voice grabs direct hold of problems attached to our own time’s cultural collisions. The story is conveyed in a scenic language making this understandable for older children and youth.
Almighty Voice by Geirdis Bjørlo and Nordland Visual Theatre was nominated for the Hedda Award in the category of best production for children and youth in 2007. The same year it was nominated for the award of The Cultural Rucksack, Gullsekken (literally: the Gold Sack).
Almighty Voice was supported by Arts Council Norway, the municipality of Bergen, the Freedom of Expression Foundation Fritt Ord and The Fund for Performing Artists.
Source:
E-mail from Preben Faye-Schjøll, 22.09.2010
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Geirdis Bjørlo | – Script |
| Geirdis Bjørlo | – Direction |
| Preben Faye-Schjøll | – Direction |
| Geirdis Bjørlo | – Stage design |
| Ragnhild Lie | – Stage design |
| Pål Terje Nygård | – Sound design |
| Jan Erik Skarby | – Lighting design |
| Hedvig Garshol | – Actor |
| Jan N.C. Holden | – Actor |
| Hedvig Garshol | – Puppeteer |
| Jan N.C. Holden | – Puppeteer |
| Pål Terje Nygård | – Technician |
| Geir Ove Andersen | – Producer |
| Pål Terje Nygård | – Videodesign |
| October 27, 2006 – Store sal, Nordland Visual Theatre | Worldwide premiere |