Missverständnisse - Theatre Arts

A Playshop & Performance Experiment with Marie Hahne & Gordon Evans

Missverständnisse (Eng. "misunderstandings") begins as a participatory playshop and transforms into a public performance. Together we explore the artistic and poetic potential of misunderstandings. We explore how misunderstanding may not be the end of dialogue, but the beginning of a new and unfolding way of communication. By working across languages, cultures, experiences, and beliefs, the project embraces misunderstanding as creative material, opening space for new forms of rhythm, connection, and exchange. Rather than trying to avoid misunderstandings, we put them in the spotlight. Over two sessions we will experiment with: ○ physical & object theatre ○ multilingual & immersive performance ○ performance art ○ vocal & music improvisation ○ collective composition ○ misunderstandings as artistic material The materials generated throughout the process will become a public, interactive performance presented by each group.

The process is collaborative, experimental and open. While Marie Hahne and Gordon Evans bring their expertise and prompts to inspire you, every participant shapes the final work.

PARTICIPATION FEE
R300 for 2 day playshop and performance

Limited to max. 10 performers per group *Participants are encouraged to sell tickets for their own performance. The income from these ticket sales goes directly to them, making it possible to recover the participation fee while inviting friends, family, and new audiences to experience the work. Participants will also receive a free ticket to attend the other group’s performance.

DATES
All playshops and performances will take place at Theatre Arts. Corner Milton Road & Wesley Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925

Group 2 14 November | Playshop Day 1 |13:00–18:00 15 November | Playshop Day 2 | 13:00–18:00 18 November | Tech & Dress Rehearsal 19 November | Performance

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Marie Hahne is a theatre maker creating participatory performances and playshops that transform everyday observations into shared explorations. Her work combines physical theatre, object theatre and site-responsive performance.

Gordon Evans is a musician and architect whose love for music began in high school as the original bassist of the Afrikaans band Glaskas. He continues to explore the relationship between sound, stories, and space, by way of built form, music, and language.

WHO IS THIS FOR?
Students, performers, musicians, dancers, visual artists, writers, curious beginners, and anyone interested in artistic exchange and collaborative performance-making.

HOW TO JOIN?
To register, please fill out the form
If you have any questions or would like to know more, feel free to contact us at mhahne1907@gmail.com.

We are excited to meet you!