LIBI / Ryan Djojokarso
Music for a dance theatre piece by Ryan Djojokarso, with traditionals arranged by Shanice Redan and performed live by a 5 person choir.
Winter/21/J. has been selected for the Dutch Theater Festival 2022 as one of the twelve most impressive performances of the 2021-2022 season.
About
Portrait of an endangered species: the white male
The white male has always been the centre of society. But what would happen if your identity became the main subject of public debate? Traditional roles of masculinity are under pressure and now, more than ever, white males are asked to acknowledge the privileges of which they weren’t even aware. In the meantime they have to deal with ideas about how one should act as a man; feelings don’t seem to be a part of that.
“If you want to understand humans and their behavior, you have to get to know them first.” Ryan Djojokarso
Choreographer and theatremaker Ryan Djojokarso creates a unique portrait of this ‘endangered species’. In Winter/21/J., through dance, theatre and live music, we take a closer look at J., the main character. It is mid-winter and J. is a man under a lot of pressure. Depression and setbacks are just around the corner. Nothing is growing, there is almost no light and it feels as if he is standing still. The pressure he’s feeling stems from his own mind, but is also created by his surroundings. While spring is slowly coming closer, he is convulsively trying to survive. Is there hope for growth? The upcoming blossom is tempting. Is he allowed to love this blossom?
Credits
Concept, choreography and direction: Ryan Djojokarso
Peformers: Oliver Wagstaff, Florans Harris, Tiffany Vicario, Jèrica Sousa da Luz Páscoa, Radna Verweij, Fleurella Hooi
Dramaturgy: Jappe Groenendijk
Rehearsal director: Heleen van Gigch
Set and costume design: Elsemarijn Bruys
Light design: Ate Jan van Kampen
Music and sound design: Jorg Schellekens
Arrangements: Shanice Redan
Special thanks to: Theater Zuidplein, Korzo
Supported by Fonds Podiumkunsten, Fonds 21, the city of Rotterdam, Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, the city of The Hague and Stichting Droom en Daad.
Première
12 November 2021, Korzo (The Hague, NL)