Monday, November 16, 2009
iUi # 02: Festival of Contemporary Theatre-Myanmar / February 2010
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
"Festival of Contemporary Theatre- Myanmar"
iUi # 02: initiating, updating and integrating
4-13 February 2010
Yangon, MYANMAR
Dear Artists,
This is the invitation letter to inform you about our upcoming Theatre festival in Yangon, Myanmar February 2010.
This project is organized by theatre of the disturbed, an independent theatre group based in Myanmar (Burma), in collaboration with Alliance Française de Rangoun in Yangon, Myanmar (French Cultural Centre, Yangon), under the name “iUi # 02: initiating, updating and integrating - Festival of contemporary theatre”. The project will be held from 4 to 13 February 2010 at Alliance Française de Rangoun (French Cultural Centre - Yangon) in Yangon, Myanmar. It covers a 5-day workshop on theatre, a 3-day seminar on theatre and dramatic literature, and a 2-day festival of contemporary theatre. International theatre artists/professors/acting coaches and local theatre artists will conduct the workshops and give lectures during the seminar. Theatre productions based on the works of renowned international playwrights and local playwrights will be presented during the festival.
Theatre artists, dancers, playwrights, performers, scholars and researchers from all over the world are welcome to join the event which is to be held from 4 to 13 February 2010 in Yangon, Myanmar. Due to the very limited resources of the group, we will not to able to invite you with travel and substantial expenses for your visit. However we could arrange a personal invitation letter for you in getting financial supports from cultural organizations in your country.
We would be pleased if you could join our project in Myanmar in February 2010. We would also request you to inform your artists-friends (artists, theatre groups and art and cultural organizations) about this project.
This project is organized by theatre of the disturbed, an independent theatre group based in Myanmar (Burma), in collaboration with Alliance Française de Rangoun in Yangon, Myanmar (French Cultural Centre, Yangon), under the name “iUi # 02: initiating, updating and integrating - Festival of contemporary theatre”. The project will be held from 4 to 13 February 2010 at Alliance Française de Rangoun (French Cultural Centre - Yangon) in Yangon, Myanmar. It covers a 5-day workshop on theatre, a 3-day seminar on theatre and dramatic literature, and a 2-day festival of contemporary theatre. International theatre artists/professors/acting coaches and local theatre artists will conduct the workshops and give lectures during the seminar. Theatre productions based on the works of renowned international playwrights and local playwrights will be presented during the festival.
Theatre artists, dancers, playwrights, performers, scholars and researchers from all over the world are welcome to join the event which is to be held from 4 to 13 February 2010 in Yangon, Myanmar. Due to the very limited resources of the group, we will not to able to invite you with travel and substantial expenses for your visit. However we could arrange a personal invitation letter for you in getting financial supports from cultural organizations in your country.
We would be pleased if you could join our project in Myanmar in February 2010. We would also request you to inform your artists-friends (artists, theatre groups and art and cultural organizations) about this project.
We will be looking forward to seeing you in Myanmar in February 2010.
Sincerely yours,
Nyan Lin Htet
Event Organizer/ Artistic director (Theatre of the disturbed)
15, Rue Richard Lenoir, 75011 Paris, FRANCE
Phone: + 33 (6) 62 59 83 13
iUi # 02: Festival of Contemporary Theatre-Myanmar / February 2010
Festival of Contemporary Theatre- Myanmar
(iUi # 02: Initiating, Updating & Integrating)
(DATE)
Seminars (4-6 February 2010)
Workshops (7-11 February 2010)
Festival (12-13 February 2010)
(VENUE)
Alliance Française de Rangoun
(French Cultural Centre-Yangon)
340, Pyay Road
Yangon, MYANMAR
(CONTACT)
theatreofthedisturbed09@gmail.com / contact@theatreofthedisturbed.org
www.theatreofthedisturbed.org
Initially, it is important to mention that this project, namely the “iUi” series of theatre of the disturbed, is the group’s continuous activity of the process of promoting contemporary theatre through artistic as well as intellectual approaches in Myanmar.
With this aim of promoting contemporary theatre practice which is virtually non-existent or extremely malnourished (if not dying out) in Myanmar, theatre of the disturbed, in 2008, initiated the event of contemporary theatre under the title “iUi: process of initiating, updating and integrating-Festival of contemporary theatre” which is to be held on a basis of every two years.
As a result, from 2-10 February 2008, theatre of the disturbed successfully organized the first festival of contemporary theatre & performance art (iUi # 1) in Yangon, Myanmar with the participation of local and international artists, and also with the generous support from ANA and Asian Cultural Council. During the 9-day event which covers workshops & seminars on theatre and performance art, and several theatre productions of works by local/international playwrights, and performance art works, a meaningful cultural dialogue was successfully developed between Myanmar and visiting foreign artists for the further improvement of theatre & dramatic arts and performance art in Myanmar.
The project “iUi # 02” is going to be open from 4 to 13 February 2010 as the continuation of the process of promoting contemporary theatre and dramatic arts & literature for the further improvement of cultural knowledge within local art community in Myanmar.
This project is aimed at extending the boundary of the practices of contemporary art expressions in the field of performing arts (theatre, drama and dramatic literature) within local art community, empowering the knowledge of cultural activities by means of non-institutional education in Myanmar, and promoting cultural exchange between local and international art communities through artistic as well as academic approaches.
Although Myanmar has a resourceful background of traditional dramatic arts, dance, and music, it is now sad to witness that contemporary practice of theatre is still under-nourished in Myanmar. One decisive factor is that there is only one cultural university where dramatic arts are taught in Myanmar and that state-run institute favours only traditional methods towards theatre and drama. Therefore the access to contemporary practices of theatre and dramatic arts is extremely restricted in Myanmar. In addition, Myanmar contemporary dramatic literature is virtually dying out which is another fact largely contributing to the under-nourishment of contemporary theatre practice in Myanmar.
Since one of the major interests of theatre of the disturbed is of theatre and dramatic arts, the main focus of this project “iUi # 02” will be on promoting contemporary theatre practice and dramatic literature in Myanmar. However it is important to note that this project is not aimed at contesting already-existing forms of traditional theatre and dramatic arts in Myanmar. On the other hand, the goal of this project is towards integrating contemporary practices of theatre and dramatic arts which are unknown or yet to be practiced within the field of performing arts in Myanmar so that local theatre artists (both established and emerging) can improve their practicing art forms, and local art community as well as general public can be more informed about theatre and dramatic arts in contemporary context in Myanmar. Also, since there will be international theatre artists from different backgrounds visiting the festival, a meaningful knowledge exchange concerning theatre and dramatic arts between local and international art communities is expected to be achieved.
Therefore, the project “iUi # 02” aims at initiating alternative (non-institutional) approach towards theatre activities in contemporary context which are not widely known yet in Myanmar in the light of reviving the interest of theatre among public and also for the further improvement of theatre & dramatic arts in Myanmar.
With this aim of promoting contemporary theatre practice which is virtually non-existent or extremely malnourished (if not dying out) in Myanmar, theatre of the disturbed, in 2008, initiated the event of contemporary theatre under the title “iUi: process of initiating, updating and integrating-Festival of contemporary theatre” which is to be held on a basis of every two years.
As a result, from 2-10 February 2008, theatre of the disturbed successfully organized the first festival of contemporary theatre & performance art (iUi # 1) in Yangon, Myanmar with the participation of local and international artists, and also with the generous support from ANA and Asian Cultural Council. During the 9-day event which covers workshops & seminars on theatre and performance art, and several theatre productions of works by local/international playwrights, and performance art works, a meaningful cultural dialogue was successfully developed between Myanmar and visiting foreign artists for the further improvement of theatre & dramatic arts and performance art in Myanmar.
The project “iUi # 02” is going to be open from 4 to 13 February 2010 as the continuation of the process of promoting contemporary theatre and dramatic arts & literature for the further improvement of cultural knowledge within local art community in Myanmar.
This project is aimed at extending the boundary of the practices of contemporary art expressions in the field of performing arts (theatre, drama and dramatic literature) within local art community, empowering the knowledge of cultural activities by means of non-institutional education in Myanmar, and promoting cultural exchange between local and international art communities through artistic as well as academic approaches.
Although Myanmar has a resourceful background of traditional dramatic arts, dance, and music, it is now sad to witness that contemporary practice of theatre is still under-nourished in Myanmar. One decisive factor is that there is only one cultural university where dramatic arts are taught in Myanmar and that state-run institute favours only traditional methods towards theatre and drama. Therefore the access to contemporary practices of theatre and dramatic arts is extremely restricted in Myanmar. In addition, Myanmar contemporary dramatic literature is virtually dying out which is another fact largely contributing to the under-nourishment of contemporary theatre practice in Myanmar.
Since one of the major interests of theatre of the disturbed is of theatre and dramatic arts, the main focus of this project “iUi # 02” will be on promoting contemporary theatre practice and dramatic literature in Myanmar. However it is important to note that this project is not aimed at contesting already-existing forms of traditional theatre and dramatic arts in Myanmar. On the other hand, the goal of this project is towards integrating contemporary practices of theatre and dramatic arts which are unknown or yet to be practiced within the field of performing arts in Myanmar so that local theatre artists (both established and emerging) can improve their practicing art forms, and local art community as well as general public can be more informed about theatre and dramatic arts in contemporary context in Myanmar. Also, since there will be international theatre artists from different backgrounds visiting the festival, a meaningful knowledge exchange concerning theatre and dramatic arts between local and international art communities is expected to be achieved.
Therefore, the project “iUi # 02” aims at initiating alternative (non-institutional) approach towards theatre activities in contemporary context which are not widely known yet in Myanmar in the light of reviving the interest of theatre among public and also for the further improvement of theatre & dramatic arts in Myanmar.
Brief history of theatre of the disturbed
Theatre of the disturbed is a non-profit and independent theatre group based in
Since its formation, the group has been actively involved in both local and international art scenes (visual and performing arts in particular). Since the formation of the group in
Most remarkably, the group successfully organized the very first festival of contemporary theatre and performance art (iUi#01) in
Besides, theatre of the disturbed is the only local theatre group that premiered the plays of Samuel Beckett (Waiting for Godot, Not I, Rockaby, Oh! Happy Days, Act without words 2) and Eugene Ionesco (Rhinoceros) in
Friday, August 28, 2009
Video Art Workshop (Conducted by Som Sutthirat-Chiangmai, Thailand) June 2009
Som giving artist's talk along with the screening of her video works
Workshop participants (Group A,B,C & D)
Video works by workshop participants
Workshop participants at working place (Alliance Française de Rangoun)
Brainstorming (Workshop A)
Tech Check
Brainstorming (Group B & D)
Brainstorming (Group C)
Discussion and concept presentation (All groups)
As a part of the artist-in-residency programme of theatre of the disturbed, we invited Thai Video Artist Som Sutthirat to Yangon from 16 to 21 June 2009.
The aim of this workshop is to promote the practice of videa art which still is largely unknown and unpracticed within the local art community.
During the 5-day intensive workshop Som worked with 30 participants from local art community. The 30 participants were divided into 4 teams to work on 3-min Video works respectively under the direction of Som. The basic theme of the works is "Memory loss" so that each participant can relate to the theme based on their person experiences.
4 videos works by participants along with the works of Som were screened at Alliance Française de Rangoun on 20th June 2009.
The aim of this workshop is to promote the practice of videa art which still is largely unknown and unpracticed within the local art community.
During the 5-day intensive workshop Som worked with 30 participants from local art community. The 30 participants were divided into 4 teams to work on 3-min Video works respectively under the direction of Som. The basic theme of the works is "Memory loss" so that each participant can relate to the theme based on their person experiences.
4 videos works by participants along with the works of Som were screened at Alliance Française de Rangoun on 20th June 2009.
Special thanks to Som Sutthirat (Artist), Mr Fabric Etienne (Alliance Françcaise de Rangoun) & Mélanie Agron (Alliance Française Rangon)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis-Theatrical Adaptation by Theatre of the disturbed (March, 2009/ Yangon, MYANMAR)
In March 2009, theatre of the disturbed invited Thai-American theatre artist/dancer Ruth Pongstaphone for the artist-in-residency programme of the group. During her visit to Yangon, Ruth and Lin Htet (theatre of the disturbed) co-directed the theatrical adaptation of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis.
Metamorphosis
Directed by
LinHtet (Theatre of the disturbed) & Ruth Pongstaphone (Dhamma Theatre West)
Sound Design
LinHtet (Theatre of the disturbed) & Ruth Pongstaphone (Dhamma Theatre West)
Costume Design
LinHtet (Theatre of the disturbed) & Ruth Pongstaphone (Dhamma Theatre West)
Light Design
LinHtet (Theatre of the disturbed) & Ruth Pongstaphone (Dhamma Theatre West)
Cast
Lorene TAMAIN
Lin Htet
Aung Pyae Sone
Ye Wint Zaw
Pyae Phyo
May Yadanar Moe
Cha Myae Min Aye
Yin Mon Bo
Su Mon Aung
Soe Myat Thu
Directed by
LinHtet (Theatre of the disturbed) & Ruth Pongstaphone (Dhamma Theatre West)
Sound Design
LinHtet (Theatre of the disturbed) & Ruth Pongstaphone (Dhamma Theatre West)
Costume Design
LinHtet (Theatre of the disturbed) & Ruth Pongstaphone (Dhamma Theatre West)
Light Design
LinHtet (Theatre of the disturbed) & Ruth Pongstaphone (Dhamma Theatre West)
Cast
Lorene TAMAIN
Lin Htet
Aung Pyae Sone
Ye Wint Zaw
Pyae Phyo
May Yadanar Moe
Cha Myae Min Aye
Yin Mon Bo
Su Mon Aung
Soe Myat Thu
Speical thanks to Goethe Institut (Indonesia) for their generous support.
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