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CIRC/US
A circus performance by, for and about us Under the direction of Ron Bunzl, CIRC/US narrated the dreams, struggles and triumphs of residents of North Amsterdam. It was a multimedia theatrical experience, in which professional artists joined forces with exceptional ordinary people. I was responsible for the décor and props. I also guided the participants in transforming their personal stories into a circus-act. Furthermore this was an opportunity for me to develop as a performer. I have always disliked clowns and thought they were silly. I could identify more with the more serious, white clown because, being the oldest child at home, I often had to look after my little sister. But that role did not always feel right either. In order to investigate this, I created a scene in which the two archetypes were united: the serious white clown with his tall cap, quite literally stepped out off his stiff outfit and stepped into that of his jolly co-artist. The circus orchestra accompanied my transformation with ‘Feeling Good’, by Nina Simone, which was phenomenally well performed by Mohamed, a talented singer from North Amsterdam.
Ulrike Bartels
Kunstprojecten ism culturele-en maatschappelijke instellingen, onderwijs, gemeentes en woningcorporaties en bewoners.
Art projects in collaboration with cultural institutions, municipalities, community developers, housing corporations, and residents.
Kunstprojecten ism culturele-en maatschappelijke instellingen, onderwijs, gemeentes en woningcorporaties en bewoners.
Art projects in collaboration with cultural institutions, municipalities, community developers, housing corporations, and residents.
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