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THE SAUNA
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DESCRIPTION
A wordless story of a woman’s body set in the mythical realm of the Finnish sauna.
In Finnish tradition, the sauna is a solemn place; a scene of cleansing, contemplation, birth and death. According to myth every sauna had its own spirit, whom visitors should care for and respect.
The Sauna is a story of an old woman whose intention to die is distracted by an irritating sauna spirit. This mythical creature evokes her physical memories and takes her through the chapters of her womanhood as she considers the end of her life. The Sauna is a speechless mask and object theatre performance accompanied with live sound effects and original music.
DURATION: 40 min
AGE RECOMMENDATION: 8+
CREDITS
Direction and scenario: Soile Mäkelä
Performers: Johanna Kultala and Iika Hartikainen
Foley Artist: Riina Tikkanen
Composer: Maija Ruuskanen
Mask making: Johanna Kultala, Soile Mäkelä and Elina Sarno with Etienne Champion
Puppet construction: Johanna Kultala and Elina Sarno
Scenography: Johanna Latvala
Light Design: Meri Ekola
Light technician / Technical producer: Anssi Ruotanen
Costumes: Emmi Vainio
Acting workshop: Mario Gonzalez (FRA)
Mask making workshop: Etienne Champion (FRA)
Video and trailer: Jari Järvi
Photos: Soile Mäkelä
Production: Teatteri Metamorfoosi
PREMIERE
August 27th 2011
Stage- Helsinki Theatre Festival, Korjaamo
