Theatre to your doorstep – RSVP: Response s'il vous plait (LHI-AS-07-EN)
This exercise is based on a project that shows an example of how theatre makers (artists) worked during the pandemic. They focused on making theatre that was more based on sound/radio work. In this case the story is told through the contents of eight envelopes while listening to the audio that accompanies each delivery. In the envelopes brought to the participants’ doorsteps, there were old letters, police reports, maps and photographs that together told a fascinating and mysterious story. Events that originally seem unconnected take on new meaning as participants read and hear more. Past and present intertwine in unexpected ways in a narrative spanning a century. The exercise is for individuals that want to create something different, when telling a story, for example from photographs, newspapers or books and they can use Aðalbjörg Árnadóttir´s and Salka Guðmundsdóttir´s project to assist them in getting started.
This event took place in Reykjavík Arts Festival 1.-19. June 2022. https://www.listahatid.is/en
LessThis exercise is based on a project that shows an example of how theatre makers (artists) worked during the pandemic. They focused on making theatre that was more based on sound/radio work. In this case the story is told through the contents of eight envelopes while listening to the audio that accompanies each delivery. In the envelopes brought to the participants’ doorsteps, there were old letters, police reports, maps and photographs that together told a fascinating and mysterious story. Events that originally seem unconnected take on new meaning as participants read and hear more. Past and present intertwine in unexpected ways in a narrative spanning a century. The exercise is for individuals that want to create something different, when telling a story, for example from photographs, newspapers or books and they can use Aðalbjörg Árnadóttir´s and Salka Guðmundsdóttir´s project to assist them in getting started.
This event took place in Reykjavík Arts Festival 1.-19. June 2022. http
This exercise is based on a project that shows an example of how theatre makers (artists) worked during the pandemic. They focused on making theatre that was more based on sound/radio work. In this case the story is told through the contents of eight envelopes while listening to the audio that accompanies each delivery. In the envelopes brought to the participants’ doorsteps, there were old letters, police reports, maps and photographs that together told a fascinating and mysterious story. Events that originally seem unconnected take on new meaning as participants read and hear more. Past and present intertwine in unexpected ways in a narrative spanning a century. The exercise is for individuals that want to create something different, when telling a story, for example from photographs, newspapers or books and they can use Aðalbjörg Árnadóttir´s and Salka Guðmundsdóttir´s project to assist them in getting started.
This event took place in Reykjavík Arts Festival 1.-19. June 2022. http
- Focus on
- Open-mindedness
- Self-awareness
- Days
- 1
- Type
- Self-study
- With guidance
- Group size
- Individuals
- Duration
- More than 60 min
- Settings
- Face-to-face
- Online
- Training field(s)
- Creativity Development
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Resilience Building
- Competence / skill
- Ability to capture, grow and bring an idea to life
- Communication
- Learning from experience / take up and integrate new knowledge
- Self-motivation & perseverance
Title
Theatre to your doorstep – RSVP: Response s'il vous plait
Method
Single work
Materials
Different kinds of equipment can be used such as a phone to make sound video or to take pictures and a computer to write narratives.
Preparation
Can vary from one person to another.
Time for preparation
Can vary from one person to another.
Tips for implementation
Not applicable
Resources/References
https://www.listahatid.is/en/vidburdir/rsvp
Learning outcomes
Through this method/action, these benefits are achieved:
- Storytelling in a different way
- Using equipment for various purposes
- More awareness of how to develop a project from an idea
- Developing working process
Description in clear steps
The exercise is for individuals that want to create an interesting story for the audience to enjoy wherever they are. The story can be told from different perspectives, for example from photographs, newspapers, and books. The exercise is based on the project described above where Aðalbjörg and Salka show an example of how theatre makers (artists) worked during the pandemic. They focused on making theatre that was more based on sound/radio work.
Step 1. Search for a story to tell and find content related to it for example a photo, article in a newspaper or an old letter.
Step 2. Write a script and think of how to present the story.
Step 3. Decide what equipment should be used such as phone, camera, video- and sound-files.
Step 4. Start creating the story with all the materials and equipment.
When the story is completed, individuals can think about or decide how to present it. They can decide on how to finance the story, select the audience, and find ways for distribution (Post, emails, letter, flyers etc.)
Contributor
Aðalbjörg Árnadóttir
Salka Guðmundsdóttir
Links
salkagud@yahoo.co.uk
Self-description of contributor and his/her offers
Aðalbjörg Árnadóttir, BFA degree in acting, Iceland University of the Arts in 2005. MA in applied studies in culture and communication, University of Iceland. She works as an actress and theatre maker in Reykjavík. She has performed at the National Theatre of Iceland, the Reykjavík City Theatre, Akureyri Theatre Company. She has also worked with various independent groups, for ex. the arts collective 16 lovers and Soðið svid. She has also appeared in various TV shows, radio plays and films.
Aðalbjörg is one of the founders and artistic directors of Flanerí https://www.flaneri.is/ where stories are told on podcasts.
Salka Guðmundsdóttir is a playwright, dramaturg and translator from Reykjavík, Iceland. She completed BA in Drama from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and MLitt in Creative writing from the University of Glasgow and an MA in Translation Studies from University of Iceland. In her native country, Salka's plays have been produced by such companies as Sodid Svid Theatre Company and the Reykjavík City Theatre and her work has also appeared in Scotland, Australia, Germany, Italy and Denmark.
Aðalbjörg and Salka are open to interesting ideas and to work in theatre and films.
Art category
Creative writing, performing arts
Spoken language
English, Icelandic
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