Name of the project:
Performance “Choices” that will communicate human and multicultural values through modern and contemporary art
Operational programme:
Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage and Cooperation
Priority:
“Access to Arts and Culture Improved
Name of procedure:
first call for project proposals under Outcome 2 “Access to Arts and Culture Improved”
Procedure code:
BGCULTURE-2.001
Deadline:
17 months
Short description of the project
This project will create and present to the general public an innovative acting performance “Choices” that will communicate human and multicultural values through modern and contemporary art. The actors will present the play but the audience will participate in it. “Choices” presents 6 stories about different social layers and European cultures. In each story, the main character is given a choice. The audience determines what decision the character shall take and according to this choice, the actors present one of the two storylines prepared for each of the stories. At the end the actors select volunteers among the audience to rehearse and present the same performance or part of it to their fellow citizens and friends over a two-month period.
The impact of the show and its innovative vision are guaranteed by the experience of one of Norway's most active cultural entrepreneurs, “Culture Break Borders”. The partner will assist in implementing an innovative approach in interweaving different arts – theatre, dance and music. The ambition is to reach a new level in Bulgarian theatre by taking the example of Norway. The show will feature both professional actors and amateurs. The creative team will select a young talented director to convey the message of the play, and the script will be entrusted to a professional. After intensive rehearsals and preparation, 10 performances will be performed on the outskirts of Sofia (Bulgaria) followed by 25 traveling performances to different small Bulgarian towns.