| Title | File type | Publiseringsdato | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program for karen foss Quiet Works produksjon europa kvinne (2006) | March 9, 2006 | Download |
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 |
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
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Suzie Davies | – Text |
| Karen Foss | – Text |
| Karen Foss | – Concept/Idea |
| Karen Foss | – Choreography |
| Antti Sakari Saario | – Music |
| Camilla Eeg-Tverbakk | – Dramaturge |
| Katrine Nylund | – Stage design |
| Katrine Nylund | – Costume |
| Antti Sakari Saario | – Sound design |
| Stephen Rolfe | – Lighting design |
| Felix Anker Klein | – Performer |
| Suzie Davies | – Performer |
| Karen Foss | – Performer |
| Alan Lucien Øyen | – Performer |
| Karenna Ceun | – Narrator |
| Thor Brødreskift | – Photo |
| Morten Pettersen | – Technical Crew |
| Hans Jaran Skogen | – Technical Crew |
| Morten Pettersen | – Sound technician |
| Hans Jaran Skogen | – Lighting technician |
| Tone Iren Myklatun | – Producer |
| Suzie Davies | – Choreogreographic Assistant |
| March 12, 2006 – Store scene Black Box Teater (Marstrandgata) | Show |
| March 11, 2006 – Store scene Black Box Teater (Marstrandgata) | Show |
| March 10, 2006 – Store scene Black Box Teater (Marstrandgata) | Show |
| March 9, 2006 – BIT Teatergarasjen, Norsk Dramatikk | Show |
| March 9, 2006 – Store scene Black Box Teater (Marstrandgata) | Show |
| February 8, 2006 – BIT Teatergarasjen, Norsk Dramatikk | Worldwide premiere |
"...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