Dates: November 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
November 14* / 15, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
November 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
*with translation into German Sign Language
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Backpacks are more than objects: they are constant companions of our life journeys; containers that carry our dreams into new cycles, on journeys of discovery and in everyday life.
WORK is a duet between a woman and a backpack. In a dance along a shared axis, the two bodies negotiate weights and strengths, a relationship unfolds and transforms. Together they embark on a journey across images, memories and stories, inviting the audience to connect with the things we carry with and within us.
Through a poetic exploration of the connection between care and carrying, the piece reflects on what is considered work in society and embraces the recognition of our interdependence inthe work of caring.
Concept, choreography, performance: Mariana Romagnani
Dramaturgy, Choreography assistance: Kysy Fischer
Sound direction: Jan Gehmlich
Lighting design: Raquel Rosildete
Language: Little spoken language, basic English, German
Duration: approximately 50 minutes
A production by Mariana Romagnani in collaboration with DOCK ART.
Funded by the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion Berlin.
Content Note:
The performance lasts approximately 50 minutes. A small amount of English and German is spoken. On Friday, 14.11, German Sign Language interpretation will be provided. The piece is accessible even without knowledge of these languages.
Various seating options (chairs, beanbags) will be available. Most of the piece is quiet, though moments with strong bass frequencies and sudden sounds will occur. There will also be brief instances of bright lighting.
While the performance is not specifically aimed at young audiences, it is child-friendly. All ages are welcome. Adults and accompanying children may leave and re-enter the performance space at any time. The audience area will remain gently lit throughout the show.