Crosswise

Crosswise (2017) was a theatre production by The Touring Theatre of Trøndelag, based on a novel by Olav Dunn, in a theatrical adaption by Otto Homlung. The production had its world premiere in the theatre's building in Verdal, prior to being performed on tour.

Otto Homlung was also credited for "adjustments for the stage". He and the performers Evy Kasseth Røsten and Paul-Ottar Haga did not use the term "direction".

Information

(Objekt ID 76570)
Object type Production
Premiere October 5, 2017
Produced by The Touring Theatre of Trøndelag
Based on Crosswise by Olav Duun
Audience Adults
Language Norwegian dialect
Keywords Theatre
Running period October 5, 2017  
Website Turnéteatret i Trøndelag
More

At the webpage of The Touring Theatre of Trøndelag the following, among other things, is written about Crosswise:

"In Crosswise we follow Danel, a young man who stands up against a severe handicap and a judgmental rural society, succeeding in creating his own future. But as a successful, up-and-coming business man, Danel keeps carrying his deep wish to succeed with the difficulties of love.

Crosswise is about never giving up, about finding one's place and about surviving, in opposition to everything and all.

(...)

The story of Danel is presented by Paul-Ottar Haga and Evy Kasseth Røsten through an expressive and direct form of storytelling, interacting with Asgeir Skrove's music."

SOURCES:

Import from the Scenekunst.no list of openings 04.09.2017

The Touring Theatre of Trøndelag, www.turneteatret.no, 04.09.2017, https://www.turneteatret.no/forestillinger/pa-tvert

Contributors (7)
Name Role
Olav Duun – Author
Otto Homlung – Dramatised by
Asgeir Skrove – Music
Simen Høy Aasheim – Lighting design
Paul-Ottar Haga – Actor
Evy Kasseth Røsten – Actor
Otto Homlung – Assistant Stage Designer
Performance dates
Navember 1, 2018Scene 3 (tidligere Prøvesalen), The Norwegian Theatre visiting performance
October 31, 2018Scene 3 (tidligere Prøvesalen), The Norwegian Theatre visiting performance
October 30, 2018Scene 3 (tidligere Prøvesalen), The Norwegian Theatre visiting performance
Navember 9, 2017 19:00 – Festiviteten, Levanger Show
Navember 8, 2017 19:00 – Magnushallen, Frostad Show
Navember 7, 2017 19:00 – Storsalen, Kimen Kulturhus, Lokstallen Show
Navember 6, 2017 19:00 Show
Navember 5, 2017 19:00 Show
Navember 4, 2017 19:00 Show
Navember 2, 2017 19:00 – Dampsaga Kulturhus, Steinkjer Show
Navember 1, 2017 19:00 Show
October 30, 2017 19:00 – Kulturhuset Kuben Show
October 29, 2017 19:00 Show
October 28, 2017 19:00 Show
October 26, 2017 19:00 Tour Premiere
October 8, 2017 19:00 – Black box, Turnéteatret i Trøndelag, The Touring Theatre of Trøndelag Show
October 7, 2017 19:00 – Black box, Turnéteatret i Trøndelag, The Touring Theatre of Trøndelag Show
October 6, 2017 19:00 – Black box, Turnéteatret i Trøndelag, The Touring Theatre of Trøndelag Show
October 5, 2017 19:00 – Black box, Turnéteatret i Trøndelag, The Touring Theatre of Trøndelag Worldwide premiere
Press coverage

Amund Grimstad, Aldri gi opp (literally: Never give up), Klassekampen October 7 2017:

"On a near bare stage, only aided by illustrating music by Asgeir Skrove and discreet lighting design by Simen Høy Aasheim, Otto Homlung gives us carefully adapted storytelling theatre. Only two performers, Paul-Ottar Haga and Evy Kasseth Røsten, and not a single prop. The two of them switch seamlessly between telling and acting, and through the voice of the storyteller they introduce us to different tableaus, carefully adapted."