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europa woman

europa woman (2006) by karen foss quiet works was the third part of the PEARL TRILOGY, consisting of pearl simply, quiet red and europa woman. One soloist dancer, one supporting dancer, plus text, use of theatre sound and lighting plus a room in which the audience and performers were gathered.

Information

(Objekt ID 1471)
Object type Production
Premiere February 8, 2006
Produced by karen foss quiet works
Coproducers BIT Teatergarasjen
Audience Adults, Youth (from 14)
Language English
Keywords Multidisciplinary, Dance, Performance, Theatre, Contemporary dance
Running period February 8, 2006  
Website karen foss quiet works

Requirements to venue

Minimum stage width 5m
Minimum stage depth 6m
Minimum stage height 7m
Blackout Yes
Rigging time 600 minutes
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europa woman by karen foss quiet works; tracked the haunting story of “European identity” - how this identity has evolved and was linked with the past and present politics of the European continent and the historical shaping of one present-day modern and westernised woman. Three separate and interwoven stories threw light on the complexity of the European citizen of today and her potential for interacting with the world: the Greek myth of Europa, the Phoenician princess and her abduction and the personal story of a modern European woman of today. The awareness of a loss of authentic identity combined with elements of an actual European identity produced poignant situations; suffering and desperation, sorrow and experiences of violence were all in play when Europeans tried to communicate and interact. Modern, peaceful and civilised behaviour was at stake; this production gave an insight into why and how.

europa woman by karen foss quiet works received support from The Arts Council Norway, The Audiovisual Fund and The Fund for Performing Artists in Norway.

Source: karen foss quiet works, karenfossquietworks.no, 01.08.2010, http://www.karenfossquietworks.no/prod.html

Performance dates
March 12, 2006Store scene Black Box Teater (Marstrandgata) Show
March 11, 2006Store scene Black Box Teater (Marstrandgata) Show
March 10, 2006Store scene Black Box Teater (Marstrandgata) Show
March 9, 2006BIT Teatergarasjen Show
March 9, 2006Store scene Black Box Teater (Marstrandgata) Show
February 8, 2006BIT Teatergarasjen Worldwide premiere
Press coverage

"...a biography that poses questions about a people who are transformed from uncivilised underdogs to privileged nationalists... In spite of a maximalist approach with a wealth of both textual and scenic information, Karen Foss succeeds in creating a generous room for reflection.." (2006, 12.03). Aftenposten

"...the choreography, through all the productions, has proved to be exciting/exhilarating and filled with contrasting chemistry." (2006, 09.02). Bergens Tidende