Company HAA „After a Murky Blush“ // Público Festival
Cloaked in glorification. The freedom of force. The beauty of blood and battle. The control in lack and in abundance. Mysticism in mercy. Mother of mayhem. (Katia Giovo)
“After a Murky Blush” is based on physical research done on the broad subject of ‘violence’; The coexistence of us and it, the resentment and reverence wrapped up in the experiences - witnessed, inflicted and received. It’s not necessarily a reflection on the act of hurting someone else, but rather on the violence we carry in ourselves, the subtle one. The states before the physical act, where violence is still seductive and dangerous at the same time. And the state after, the phenomenon of post-violence, when groups and communities form after emerging from a violent moment or phase. The desire for togetherness and yet the loneliness and guilt it leaves behind. Why are we attracted to violence, and what does it do to us, when we see, experience and execute violence? What does it do to our desire? “After a Murky Blush” looks at the absurdity and comedy of the subconscious search of ours for what it is that hurts us the most. There is humanity in pain.
Choreography and Concept Edith Buttingsrud Pedersen Creation and performance Roberta Ricci, Edith Buttingsrud Pedersen Music Luca Canciello Assistance Sarah Plattner
We found each through the collective ONE:THIRD in 2014 and have worked together ever since. In 2018, we established and co-founded Company HAA, a Berlin based collaborative platform for dance, performance, and art related activities. We work in urban as well as in traditional theatrical spaces looking for direct contact with the participants of our art. We search for innovative ways to translate movement into language that can be understood by a diverse audience. We are interested in the reflection of human nature and its development. Our art serves to create awareness of critical social topics.
16 December 2022, following the performance After a Murky Blush / Company HAA
This mediation format takes 'mediation' at its word! It addresses singles and other soloists who generally like to go to the theater but don't like to do it alone. Singles & Theater Lovers offers both - an occasion and an exchange: after the performance of Company HAA the audience members can playfully engage in conversation in the cosy foyer of the Acker Stadt Palast with the help of questions about what they have seen. This real encounter offers a real alternative to time-consuming online dating with strangers and ghosts. Even if it doesn't spark right away, a stimulating evening of conversation culture about life and art is guaranteed. Deep talk instead of small talk!
Participation is free in conjunction with a theater ticket.
Concept & host Katharina von WilckeIn cooperation with Theaterscoutings