“A-Zs” DANCE PERFORMANCE/BULGARIA

"A-Zs" is a show about mental health. The idea for the show was born shortly before the pandemic, but during the COVID19 pandemic it was further developed, because in this period of a global crisis, at the center of social, political and news attention was the issue of protecting human life and its well-being. However, the issue of mental health took a back seat. People who suffer from mental illness, as well as those who care for them, were neglected. Also, because of the many lockdowns, isolations, uncertainty about tomorrow and fear, many people have started to manifest similar problems that have been hidden until now. More than ever, we need to talk about the mental health of society. The performance aims to present the personal world of people with mental illnesses and disorders in such a way that the viewer can get an idea of what is going on in their heads. Having a mental illness is not a crime and does not mean you are dangerous to others. The world needs more compassion and humanity, and the first step on that path is getting to know and understand others.

Director and choreographer: Alexandra Dimitrova

Scenography: Kristina Kopp

Music: Dobromir Kisiov

Musical collage: Alexandra Dimitrova

Visualizations: Shawn Koss

Multimedia: Bo Kalinov

Producers: CUARTZ Ltd. (Alexander Kalinov and Vladislav Vasilev)

The project is part of the national cultural program Timișoara - European Capital of Culture in 2023 and is financed by the Theater Artistic Excellence program, run by the Center for Culture and Art of Timiș County, with an amount allocated from the state budget, through the budget of the Ministry of Culture.

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Emotion in Motion

Emotion in Motion