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2020/21 Production

Burn the Strega -
Intersective Narratives

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"Burn the Strega" is a meta-zoom performance on the theme of worldwide storytelling, analyzing the role of feminine roles in fables. Starting as a Zoom meeting where the actors tell different narratives from various parts of the world, the play evolves into an exploration of the role of "witches" in different cultures.

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Through an intersectional and feminist perspective, the actors play with Zoom as they attempt to dismantle systems of oppression through a re-writing of traditional narratives. 

Intersective Narratives

Can the perfect story arise from an imperfect society?

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We devised four folk tales from four very different cultures: Hansel and GretelHoli, Shamaran and Baba Yaga, all with a twist and subversion.

 

Watch this episode of Baba Yaga, a slavic folklore featuring a witch Baba Yaga, seen today as a symbol of women empowerment and  independence.

Directed by Chiara Virgilio

Written by Harris Albar
Voice Facilitator, Coach and Consultant: Claudia Ti

In Hansel and Gretel:

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HANSEL / ACTOR 1    Poppy Conway

GRETEL / ACTOR 2    Arianna Lanfranconi

FATHER / ACTOR 3   Rosie

WITCH / ACTOR 4      Mana Katsuno

In Holi:

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DEMON KING               Aaron Cheang

HOLIKA / ACTOR 2      Jasmine 

SON OF THE KING / ACTOR 3      Rosie

VISHNU / ACTOR 4      Arianna Lanfranconi

In Baba Yaga:

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FATHER / ACTOR 1             Daria

BABA YAGA / ACTOR 2    Jasmine

DAUGHTER / ACTOR 3    Aaron Cheang

HOUSE / ACTOR 4            Helin Ekin 

In Shahmaran:

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SHAHMARAN / ACTOR 1   Helin Ekin

TAHMASP / ACTOR 2           Candice Morel

KING TARSUS / ACTOR 3   Mana Katsuno

VIZIER / JUDGE           Poppy Conway

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