CURRENT PRODUCTION
DIV'IN
A production of Kompanie HorizonVertical in coproduction with Phönix Theater Steckborn and Tanzfestival Winterthur 2024 - coming end 2024 - 2025
Conception, Artistic Director & Choreography: Léa Thomen
Co-creation - Performance: Soraya Leila Emery, Anna Zurkirchen & N.N.
Dramaturgie: Charlotte Mathiessen
Live-Music / Compostion: Nello Novella
Costum: Marie Thomen, Mirjam Steiger, Léa Thomen
Scenographie / Construction: Xavier Thomen, Martin Pignitter
Film / Videodesign: Romain Thomen
Lightdesign: Patrik Rimann
Productionmanager: N.N.
Production consultation: Linda Zobrist
Lenght: ca. 45-50 Min
Brief description
"Take care of your body, it is the only place you have to live" JIm Rohn
"Div'in" is an immersive, multi-sensory dance theater piece that explores the intrinsic value of the human body in contemporary society. At its core, the production poses a fundamental question: What does it truly mean to honor and cherish our bodies? Through a captivating fusion of physical movement and theatrical narrative, "Div'in" seeks to weave together the diverse body biographies of three performers and a live musician, inviting audience members to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery.
The structure and spatial design of "Div'in" are carefully crafted to ensure that participants are fully engaged in a sensory exploration. As the host and guide, I lead the audience through an evening of immersive experiences, alongside the talented performers. The performance space itself is transformed into a dynamic landscape, meticulously arranged to envelop visitors in a tapestry of sensations, enhancing their connection to the themes explored.
Central to the experience of "Div'in" is the emphasis on kinesthetic sensory engagement, fostering a deep sense of immersion for all participants. Through thoughtful design and attention to detail, the space is curated to facilitate a journey through the senses, inviting visitors to embrace the beauty and complexity of the human body.
Coproduction with:
Carte Blanche Tanzfestival Winterthur 2024
Phönix Theater Steckborn
Schedule past researches:
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January/March 2021: Research #1 - Scholarship Kulturstiftung Thurgau
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March/April 2021: Tanzunplugged Winterthur - tanzinwinterthur
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November/December 2021: Research #2 - Scholarship Kulturstiftung Thurgau & Villa Sträuli Winterthur
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February/March 2023: Research #3 - Scholarship Kulturstiftung Thurgau
Rehearsal schedule 2024:
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24th to 28th June 2024: Prepartation Rehearsal - Atelier Raum für Kultur - Winterthur
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1st to 12th July 2024: Werkbeitrag - Phönix Theater Steckborn
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15th to 26th July 2024: Research Costums & Video material - Residence Atelier des Horizons Favorables, Jeandelize (FR)
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28th October to 24th November 2024: Rehearsal starts until Show by Tanzfestival Winterthur
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16th to 20 December 2024: Rehearsal (Provisory) - Phönix Theater Steckborn
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6th to 16th Januar 2025: Rehearsal - Phönix Theater Steckborn
Show schedule 2024-2025:
24th Nov. 2024: Theater am Gleis - Tanzfestival Winterthur
17th January 2025: Premiere - Phönix Theater Steckborn
18th January 2025: Show - Phönix Theater Steckborn
Further dates are in planning.
Edition Project - coming 2025