You and I and the Two of Us
You and I and the Two of Us (1995) is a production by Dans & Toner. You and I and the Two of Us is a production for children. In using dance, music, song and theatre the story about a meeting between Ballerina and Genøkkel is told. The meeting reflects the topics of friendship, forgiveness and tolerance.
Information
(Objekt ID 2146)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | 1995 |
| Produced by | Dans & Toner |
| In collaboration with | Brageteatret |
| Based on | Øyeblikket by Peter Lodwick; Nightlife by Peter Lodwick |
| Audience | Children (from 6 to 13) |
| Audience size | 106745 |
| Number of events | 794 |
| Keywords | Dance, Musical theatre, Performance for children |
| Running period | 1995 — 2008 |
| Duration | 37 minutes |
| Website | dans & toner, dans & toner - omtaler |
Requirements to venue
| Minimum stage width | 7m |
| Maximum stage width | 7m |
| Minimum stage depth | 8m |
| Maximum stage depth | 8m |
| Blackout | Yes |
| Rigging time | 90 minutes |
| Downrigging time | 30 minutes |
At the webpage of Dans & Toner the following, among other things, is written about You and I and the Two of Us:
"You and I and the Two of Us is a performance for children. Through dance, music, song and theatre the story about the friendless composer Genøkkel's meeting with Ballerina is told. Genøkkel doesn't want other friends than his keyboard and computer, whileBallerina would like them to search for tones and steps together. The meeting between the two reflects scepticism, curiosity and rejection, but ends with forgiveness and friendship. It is not always easy to say one is sorry!"
The target group for You and I and the Two of Us are school pupils aged 6-10. According to Dans & Toner it has been seen by more than 106.000 children all over the country.
It was revived the spring of 2007, and is part of the program ofThe National Touring Network for Performing Arts.
You and I and the Two of Us toured with Concerts Norway and within counties from 1995 to 2008.
You can read reactions from school performances here (Norwegian only).
Supported by: Arts Council Norway and The Audio Visual Fund.
Tour support from The Fund for Performing Artists and The Audio Visual Fund.
Source:
Dans & Toner, dansogtoner.no, 14.08.2012, http://www.dansogtoner.no/DuogJegogViTo.htm
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marit Krogeide | – Choreography |
| Christer Tornell | – Choreography |
| Peter Lodwick | – Composer |
| Peter Lodwick | – Actor (GeNøkkel) |
| Marit Krogeide | – Dancer (Ballerina) |
| Geir-Atle Johnsen | – Voiceover (På bånd) |
| Marit Krogeide | – Producer |
| Peter Lodwick | – Producer |
| 2003 | New opening |
| 1995 | Worldwide premiere |
Marius Pellerud, date unknown, Glomdalen [Norway]:
"Two artists who know their craft in full - these are representatives of the cream of Norwegian art! They express true love to art and have created an expression finding the young audience at home."
Hilde Kristin Stormo, date unknown, Helgelands Blad [Norway]:
"Enchanted by dance and tones! The pupils were completely captured by the performance You and I and the Two of Us. The school visitors are not light-weight: Dans & Toner can be compared to artistic quality!"
Else Marie Abrahamsen, date unknown, Farsunds Avis [Norway]:
"There was no doubt the musician Peter Lodwick and dancer Marit Krogeide knew their stuff - the music and dance were simply fabulous! They mesmerised the whole auditorium with their performance."
Henning A. Jønholt, date unknown, Østlandets Blad [Norway]:
"What does one get if one mixes music, humour and charm, friendship and forgiveness? One gets an awesome performance called You and I and the Two of Us. The artists spellbound the whole school."