Reading the Room, a site-specific contemporary dance performance by Hungarian dancer and choreographer Imre Vass, invites the audience to tune into a deeper frequency of attention in order to witness the unfolding of the room’s journey.
In this performance, Vass is a host who is familiar with spending time in the “room.” At first glance, the room appears empty, normal, nothing spectacular. Upon further scrutiny, the room is revealed to be a concrete yet abstract place where one can shift their perspective from the mundane to the magical and metaphysical. Where new narratives and insights can emerge and emptiness transforms into theatre.
The performance also explores how the locality (physical parameters, the genius loci, and context) shapes the piece. The performance is adapted to the local context and venue, and the performer shapes the final piece with local participants through practice-sharing workshops.
“Reading the room” refers to the ability to pick up on subtle, non-verbal cues within a group of people, understanding the mood and atmosphere of a social situation.
Credits:
Concept, Choreography, and Performance: Imre Vass • Light Design: Júlia Mohácsi • Music: Mike Nylons • Production Management: Fanni Nánay Placcc Festival •
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