The Zoo Story
The Zoo Story (2013) was a sign language theatre production by Teater Manu. The Zoo Story was based on the one-act play by the same title by Edward Albee. The production went on tour in October and November 2014, with its tour opening in Kristiansand October 8.
Bentein Baardson directed it. At an earlier time, he had played the role of Jerry in a televised version of the play for Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation.
Information
(Objekt ID 45027)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | October 8, 2013 |
| Produced by | Teater Manu |
| Based on | The Zoo Story by Edward Albee |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 15 |
| Language | Sign language (Norwegian) |
| Interpreted to | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Sign-language Theatre, Drama, One-act Play |
| Running period | October 8, 2013 — Navember 16, 2013 |
The Zoo Story is a one-act play about two men, Peter and Jerry, who randomly meet in the park. The play explores themes such as isolation, loneliness, misunderstandings, social differences, failure of communication and blind violence.
SOURCES:
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 10.12.2014
Teater Manu, www.teatermanu.no
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Edward Albee | – Playwright |
| Bentein Baardson | – Direction |
| Bodil Kvamme | – Dramaturge |
| Per Olav Austdahl | – Stage design |
| Evelina Dembacke | – Lighting design |
| Ronny Patrick Jacobsen | – Actor (Jerry) |
| Casper D. Lund | – Actor (Peter) |
| Morten Røhrt | – Actor (Stemmeskuespiller) |
| Kjartan Bjelland | – Photo |
| Sølvi Zuckermann | – Consultant (Tegnspråkkonsulent) |
| October 8, 2013 – Teater- og Operasalen, Kilden | Opening night |