Teatre:"la dictadura" de las nuevas tecnologías
"Party Line" refleja "la dictadura" de las nuevas tecnologías en la Beckett
El autor teatral Marc Rosich refleja en la obra de teatro "Party Line", dirigida por Andrea Segura, "la dictadura" de las nuevas tecnologías y realiza "una mirada crítica" de la soledad e incomunicación que padece la sociedad actual. La pieza puede verse del 14 de junio al 1 de julio en la Sala Beckett.
"Party Line" muestra "una preocupación ante la pauta que marcan las nuevas tecnologías en las elecciones de cada uno convirtiéndonos en esclavos", apunto Rosich. La obra se concibe como "un teatro de voces" en el que se ven personas que hablan por el móvil, mensajes que no llegan a su destinatario y citas frustradas.
"Las voces tienen la cara de los actores con una etiqueta que muestra una infinidad de voces que existen en la sociedad", explicó Rosich. Las etiques se denominan con nombres de grandes marcas y franquicias: Habitat, Bershka, Starbucks y FNAC, entre otros.
Cada personaje refleja "el ideal de vida" estereotipado que venden estas marcas. "La chica Habitat es una chica que está encerrada en casa, una persona que crea su propia burbuja y está aterrorizada ante la realidad", apuntó la actriz que le da vida, Alicia González Laá.
En este sentido, la intérprete aseguró que "Party Line" retrata La Sala Obrador, el espacio de la Sala Beckett dedicado a la formación y experimentación de la dramaturgia, propone una serie de talleres, cursos y seminarios enmarcados en "L"Obrador d"Estiu". 
"el anonimato y la capacidad de mentir que permiten las nuevas tecnologías", a lo que Rosich añadió que "la sociedad consumista también convierte a la sociedad en anónima, porque todos bebemos y vestimos lo mismo".
Por su parte, la directora Andrea Segura señaló que la obra "se ríe de una forma lúdica de la situación patética de la esclavitud tecnológica". Asimismo, la estructura de "Party Line" rompe con el espacio y el tiempo y no tiene "una trama en el sentido clásico".
Este proyecto que se inició el verano pasado vuelve a repetirse entre el 7 y el 15 de julio de 2007 en el Mas Espuella d"Argelaguer (Girona).
En su segunda edición, "L"Obrador d"Estiu" contará con profesionales de prestigio internacional como el británico Martin Crimp y el marroquí Ahmed Ghazali; y las visitas puntuales de Sergi Belbel, Ventura Pons, Jordi Galcerán y Àlex Ollé de La Fura dels Baus, entre otros.
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ARGELAGUER Juan R. Lejarza
XII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Cultural Programme:
Friday, 6 June 2008
19.00-21.00 THEATRES OF ST. PETERSBURG
Mikhailovsky Theatre
Ploshchad Iskusstv,1
Concert by the National Philharmonic of Russia, conducted by Vladimir Spivakov
In the five years since it was founded (in 2003) the National Philharmonic of Russia has become one of the most famous musical ensembles in Russia. The orchestra is headed up by Vladimir Spivakov, a much celebrated personage in the musical world, and a musician of the highest standard, a wonderful violinist and conductor who has earned himself world renown.
The exquisite concert programme will combine the works of composers of different styles and eras: Bellini and Rossini, Verdi and Puccini, Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich. Highly talented performers will be on stage at the Mikhailovsky Theatre with the orchestra and Maestro Spivakov: soprano Hibla Gerzmava, baritone Vasily Ladyuk, pianist Denis Matsuev, and scholars sponsored by the Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation, Sergei Finoedov and Mikhail Mering.
19.00-21.00
Gala presentation of international stars from the world of stylists
"Show of Nations"
Mikhailovsky Castle, Sadovaya ul., 2
For the first time, the Engineer Castle in the heart of the city is to be an original platform for a dazzling and unprecedented gala presentation of world stars of the stylist's podium from Italy, France, UK, Germany, Japan, USA, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, with Russia being represented by the Petersburg stylist Anna Mikhailova.
20.00-22.00
St. Petersburg State Theatre of Musical Comedy
Italyanskaya ul, 13
P.I. Tchaikovsky, "Swan Lake".
Performed by The Russian Ballet Theatre, Artistic Director Alexander Bruskin.
21.00-23.30
A gift from the Forum to guests and residents of St. Petersburg
Roger Waters (PINK FLOYD) on Palace Square
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Programme of greatest hits from Pink Floyd
One of the founders of the group, bass guitarist, vocalist and author of many of Pink Floyd's legendary songs, Roger Waters is bringing his own programme to St. Petersburg, The dark side of the moon. At the current time, special arrangements are being made for a production of the show specially for St. Petersburg. Gigantic video screens, a powerful sound system, unique decorations and special effects are all treats in store for the concert audience. The programme will feature greatest hits from the PINK FLOYD repertoire.
Saturday, 7 June 2008
19.00-21.00
Mikhailovsky Theatre
Ploshchad Iskusstv, 1
Premiere of Aram Khachaturyan's ballet "Spartacus"
Premiere performance at the Mikhailovsky Theatre of Aram Khachaturyan's ballet, "Spartacus", directed by Georgy Kovtun The production contains thrilling scenes of gladiator battles, Bacchic orgies, ecstatic feasts. This is one of the most masculine ballets, permeated with the heroism of gladiators and Roman legionaries, which has a new resonance thanks to scenes with battles between women gladiators. The stage will be framed on three sides by a 36-metre backdrop. Several hundred different costumes have been created specially for this ballet, and there is one further unique feature of this production, with the soloists having to contend with serious opponents in the form of real tigresses.
19.00-23.30
MARIINSKY THEATRE
Teatralnaya pl., 1
Pyotr Tchaikovsky "Sleeping Beauty" (arrangement by S. Vikhorev)
20.00-22.00
ALEXANDRINSKY THEATRE
Pl. Ostrovskogo, 2
Pyotr Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake"
(Production by the Leonid Yakobson Ballet Theatre)
21.00-00.00
Reception given by the Governor of St. Petersburg
(in decorations for the international festival "The Imperial Gardens of Russia")
Entry from Canal Griboedova Embankment, 2а
Fantasy, improvisation, a medley of styles, everything that comes under the heading of "fusion", that is the guiding principle behind the concert, held within the framework of the Reception given by the Governor of St. Petersburg. Every direction in the academy arts will be represented by brilliant masters of their field:
Denis Matsuev, Sergei Stadler - giants in the world of classical music;
Ilze Liepa, Ballet Theatre of Boris Eifman - stars of Russian ballet;
Igor Butman - one of Russia's leading jazzmen.
The Terem Quartet who astound with their eclectic talent... There can be no doubt that the performance of each and every one of these artists will give genuine and lasting pleasure to their audience.
00.30-01.30
Evening light and music show for Forum participants and residents of St. Petersburg
Strelka of Vasilievsky Island
An unforgettable show in one of the most picturesque sites in St. Petersburg - the Strelka (spit) of Vasilievsky Island. A synthesis of light and music, a symphony resulting from the stillness of the water in the Neva and the astounding laser beams. A wonderful impression from the images and sound will stay engrained in the memory of all who see it.
21.00-02.00 Evening entertainment programme Press Party
Central platform of the Forum (Lenexpo),
Open terrace on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
Sunday, 8 June 2008
19.00-21.00
CONCERT CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ISAAC'S CATHEDRAL
Isaakievskaya pl., 4
Chamber Choir of Smolny Cathedral (Artistic Director - Vladimir Begletsov)
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of St Isaac's Cathedral, a unique concert is to be held in the cathedral for the first time, specially for participants and guests of the Forum, featuring Yevgeny Akimov and Gennady Bezzubenkov, solists with the Mariinsky Theatre; the St Petersburg Children's Television and Radio Choir, Artistic Director Stanislav Gribkov; and the Chamber Choir of Smolny Cathedral, one of the most celebrated choral ensembles in St. Petersburg and winner of many prizes at international competitions and festivals, with Vladimir Begletsov as Artistic Director, himself recognized as an Honoured Artist of Russia. Devotional music by Russian composers such as Bortnyansky, Grechaninov, Tchaikovsky and Sviridov will ring out in the interior of one of the most amazing cathedrals in Russia.
19.00-21.00
MIKHAILOVSKY THEATRE
Ploshchad Iskusstv, 1
Benefice Concert for ballet soloist Denis Matvienko featuring stars of the Bolshoy and Mariinsky Theatres
Denis Matvienko is the winner of three dance Grand-Prix: Luxembourg (1997), Budapest, International Nureyev Ballet Competition (1998) and the 10th International Competition for Ballet Dancers and Choreographers in Moscow (2005). Denis was also awarded the gold medal and Vatslav Nijinsky prize in Japan. Currently, this Ukranian dancer has contracts booked three years in advance. This extraordinary man's ability to devote himself to his work is astonishing. How does he manage to prepare more and more new parts with such a tightly-filled schedule? Denis Matvienko avoids any hint of artificiality with his skill and natural style, there is no false pathos, no insincere insight. His heroes are real live people. The temperament of each character always reflects his own personal national characteristics. Remaining within the classics, Denis delicately synthesizes the wealth of folk choreography with traditional forms of classical dance.
21.00-22.30
MARIINSKY THEATRE
Teatralnaya pl., 1
Gala concert with Ulyana Lopatkina
22.00-02.00 Evening entertainment programme 4-ROOM PARTY
Central platform of the Forum (Lenexpo),
Open terrace on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
Mega Show where Russian and foreign stars are involved, as well as worldwide known attractions: Wheel of Death and Motosphere.
Monday, 9 June 2008
12.00-14.00
FORUM - FOR THE CHILDREN
Children's entertainment programme. Concert.
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Neil laBute (1963, Detroit):
Sota els plàtans del Casino de Tortellà, on no t'imaginaries mai l'autor de Gorda, La forma de les coses, el director de The wicker man o En compañía de hombres, Neil laBute, el convidat estrella de la tercera edició dels seminaris internacionals de dramatúrgia organitzats per la Sala Beckett de Barcelona, va mantenir una conversa «de pagès» –pel lloc i l'interès del contingut de la conversa– amb alguns periodistes. El darrer que s'ha vist de laBute és la versió catalana de La forma de les coses, al Lliure, dirigida per Julio Manrique, i és lògic que la conversa comencés per aquí. «Certament, els personatges són un reflex de part de la societat nord-americana –diu el dramaturg–, però la meva pretensió no és pas fer un documental, sinó construir personatges interessants i complexos, tot i que no extrems, perquè si no, no són versemblants. Això sí, poden fer coses extremes en fer passar per davant la seva faceta d'artistes per sobre de la seva condició de persones.» Uns personatges que, segons laBute, podrien arribar a ser universals. El dramaturg no creu que sigui pessimista, tot i la gran càrrega de crítica envers la societat que acostumen a traginar les seves obres. Es defineix més aviat «escèptic» respecte a la gent i en remarca les seves contradiccions: «Entenc la capacitat que té una mateixa persona de fer el bé i, gairebé immediatament, també el mal.»
A laBute, segons ell mateix, el paguen «per crear conflictes, fent que la gent s'entretingui amb coses que no hagin vist abans», per això diu que recrea situacions límit. En tota la seva obra, el dramaturg ha mirat d'explorar la naturalesa humana, centrant-se en determinats aspectes, com ara el conflicte entre aparença i realitat: «Sempre m'ha interessat aquesta mena de màscares que es posa la gent i quelcom tan americà com l'obsessió per la joventut, la bellesa física, el poder i els diners, la culpa de la qual és, en part, de la publicitat.» L'argument de Reasons to be pretty, que estrenarà l'any que ve a Broadway –la primera vegada que hi estrena–, també gira sobre això, ja que explica la història d'un home abandonat per la seva xicota després que aquesta descobrís que ell la considera lletja.
Pel que fa al cinema, el seu pròxim treball com a guionista i director és Lakeview Terrace, amb Samuel L. Jackson al repartiment, que s'estrenarà al setembre als EUA. Alguns detractors del cinema de laBute afirmen que hi ha un desequilibri entre el text i les imatges, que no són potents, un defecte que el dramaturg accepta i justifica per la seva faceta de guionista: «Importa molt més què es diu, qui ho diu, a qui ho diu i com ho diu, mentre que la càmera és un instrument. Les escenes que cerquen la bellesa estètica només serveixen per emmascarar.» I és precisament el cinema, i la manca de creativitat que es detecta en el de factura nord-americana, el següent tema de conversa –mentrestant, es menja la llimona del refresc–: «A Europa es té aquesta sensació perquè la quantitat que es veu de cinema fet als EUA és enorme i, per tant, hi ha un fenomen de saturació», diu laBute, que a Europa se sent ben rebut: «Aquí sempre et recorden pel teu millor treball, i això m'agrada molt, mentre que als Estats Units la referència sempre és el teu darrer treball.»
Neil laBute (1963, Detroit) | 13-07-2008 - 09:49:56 GMT 1 #