| Title | File type | Publiseringsdato | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestillingsprogram for Teater NORs produksjon Narcissus (2002). | 2002 | Download |
Narcissus
Through the production NarcissusTeater NOR wanted to re-establish the dignity of Narcissus and to declare him healthy. Narcissus emphasises the fall of Narcissus, from being half a God to having to lend his name to a negative diagnosis. This way, Teater NOR meets the popular psychology and its apostles. As one knows, they claim one has to love one’s self to love others. Teater NOR means this is a rude simplification at best and wrong to a large degree.
Information
(Objekt ID 2093)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | October 22, 2002 |
| Produced by | Teater NOR |
| Coproducers | Nordland Visual Theatre |
| Based on | Narcissus by |
| Audience | Youth, Adults (from 13) |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Physical theatre, Musical theatre |
| Running period | October 22, 2002 |
| Website | Teater NOR |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | No |
About Narcissus by Teater NOR:
Narcissus was the beautiful young boy who fell in love with his own mirrored reflection. This self-indulgent love was a punishment from God after he had shown the arrogance of rejecting the love of the nymph Echo. When Narcissus had eroded in front of his own reflection, they transformed him into a flower. Since then the story of Narcissus has passed through the Western cultural history and today it has become a well-worn, perhaps a little worn-out, allegory over modern ego-centrism. The character of Narcissus has become synonymous with superficiality, ignorance and self-indulgence. He has been known as a detestable figure, who gave power to narcissism as fuel for human behaviour.
In the production Narcissus Teater NOR does not primarily wish to attack cultural narcissism. Narcissus was no narcissist. As opposed to everyone who is condemned in his name, he was unfamiliar with the fact his lover was himself. Where he sat by the well he really believed he was looking into the eyes of the most beautiful boy in the world. Narcissus thought he saw the Other, while he was just seeing himself. Alas, Narcissus is not the crook. The water reflection is. He was blinded by the illusion of the Other, turning out to be the reflection of himself.
Narcissus by Teater NOR was made in a room consisting of five large mirror plates on wheels.
Narcissus was produced in collaboration with Nordland Visual Theatre.
Source: E-mail from Thorbjørn Gabrielsen, 10.11.2010
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Thorbjørn Gabrielsen | – Script |
| Thorbjørn Gabrielsen | – Direction |
| Andreas Eilertsen | – Music |
| Rolf Engelsen | – Dramaturge |
| Geir Ove Andersen | – Stage design |
| Ragnhild Lie | – Costume design |
| Ragnhild Lie | – Video/Film |
| Jan Erik Skarby | – Lighting design |
| Andreas Eilertsen | – Actor |
| Cristina Granados | – Actor |
| Sissel Helgesen | – Actor |
| Øystein Reksten Sanne | – Actor |
| Karolina Szafranowska | – Actor |
| Andreas Eilertsen | – Musician (fiolin) |
| Sissel Helgesen | – Musician (trekkspill) |
| Øystein Reksten Sanne | – Musician (kontrabass) |
| Bassim Abdul Khalik Jawad | – Welder (og ingeniør) |
| Geir Ove Andersen | – Technician |
| Øystein Helle | – Technician |
| Geir Ove Andersen | – Producer |
| October 22, 2002 – Gimle, Stamsund - Teater NOR | Opening night |