double bill:
short duet for a lonely gentlemen
los little guys
this work is a fast paced and incredibly detailed snapshot of an endlessly repeating story. trapped in cycles of aggression and loneliness, two men reshuffle and rationalize their hopelessness, lust and pride into anger over and over again. underneath layers of clothing, they are aware of how naked they feel.
performers: erik elizondo & dimitri kalaitzidis
hothouse
sam pratt & amadi baye washington
conceived as a duet between the two dancers, "hothouse" unfolds within a large plexiglass
structure originally designed as a response to the epidemiological hurdles presented by the
pandemic. brought to vivid life through baye & asa’s physicality and paired with an original score
by julian pratt and harlan steed of celebrated punk band show me the body, the enclosed stage
becomes a narratively adaptable canvas, transforming into a medical isolation unit, a prison cell, a
church, and a building on fire throughout the performance. "hothouse" is a commentary on
confinement - one that acknowledges covid-19’s role in unmasking the greater systemic failures
of america.
performers: sam pratt & amadi baye washington
original score by julian pratt and harlan steed
language: english
length: ca 60 min
photo: los little guys by pepe lopez
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the performance series spin invites the audience into a kind of 360-degree seated arena. the pieces are created by choreographers and teachers teaching at b 12. the performance format spin is organised by b12 - festival for contemporary dance and performance art berlin. b12.space
b 12
festival for contemporary dance and performance art berlin
1 - 30 July 2023
b12 - the festival for contemporary dance and performance art berlin 2023 - has once again put together a varied programme with different works: during the four weeks in july there will be workshops and symposia, but also exciting events and fantastic performances.
in addition to performances for the public, the festival offers participating dancers and performers the opportunity to work with and learn from a variety of renowned international artists. b 12 is a platform for professional exchange of experience and teaching in a beautiful studio environment.
since its inception, b 12, the festival of contemporary dance and performance art, has been dedicated to supporting artists who take physical and emotional risks on stage and in the rehearsal process, and to supporting different approaches and styles.
the b12 summer festival remains the flagship event, complemented by the two brand new b12 satellite programmes in spring and autumn, each lasting four days. the festivals take place here in berlin with participants, teachers and choreographers in berlin in various studios and theatres.