Collectif Aïe Aïe Aïe (FR)
Ersatz
What will the human body look like in the coming eras? Will it be upgraded with technology? Will our descendants enhance their intellectual, physical or psychological abilities with electronic aids, thus becoming superhumans? Will cyborgs, robots and humans live side by side in future societies? Will they meet in a real world or a virtual one? Will technology outlive nature?
In French object magician Julien Mellano’s enjoyable yet disturbing production, performer Sarah Reyjasse takes on the role of a brain researcher ready for any experiment, exploring virtual reality through do-it-yourself objects that have been misappropriated. A journey through a fascinating yet unsettling world where the future is already present.
“In preparing for ‘Ersatz,’ I delved deeply into red-hot issues of transhumanist ideology, cybernetics, artificial intelligence, and other technological specifics. Torn between the fascinating and frightening adventures that the future holds and the poignant awareness of the original, the fundamental of what has gone before.” (Julien Mellano)
In French object magician Julien Mellano’s enjoyable yet disturbing production, performer Sarah Reyjasse takes on the role of a brain researcher ready for any experiment, exploring virtual reality through do-it-yourself objects that have been misappropriated. A journey through a fascinating yet unsettling world where the future is already present.
“In preparing for ‘Ersatz,’ I delved deeply into red-hot issues of transhumanist ideology, cybernetics, artificial intelligence, and other technological specifics. Torn between the fascinating and frightening adventures that the future holds and the poignant awareness of the original, the fundamental of what has gone before.” (Julien Mellano)
Sun 14 May
Object Theatre
Direction, Stage: Julien Mellano
Performance: Sarah Reyjasse
Artistic Counselling: Etienne Manceau
Light: Sébastien Thomas
Sound: Gildas Gaboriau
Musik: Olivier Mellano
Photos: Laurent Guizard, Julien Mellano
Performance: Sarah Reyjasse
Artistic Counselling: Etienne Manceau
Light: Sébastien Thomas
Sound: Gildas Gaboriau
Musik: Olivier Mellano
Photos: Laurent Guizard, Julien Mellano
Coproduced by Festival 11, Biennale de la Marionnette et des Formes Manipulées, Scène Nationale Sud Aquitain / Supported by French Ministry of Culture – DRAC de Bretagne, Regional Council of Bretagne, City Council of Rennes
Venue suitable for wheelchair users to a limited extent (2 stairs) – please notify the organiser at barrierefrei@figurentheaterfestival.de in advance. Box office accessible at ground level, please ask for assistance there. Wheelchair accessible toilet (Eurokey) in the immediate vicinity (Passage Markgrafentheater).
A temporary induction system will be installed for the duration of the festival. Audiences can use the induction system either via headphones or their own hearing aids. A limited number of FM receivers with neck-held induction loops can be borrowed for a deposit at the respective day and evening box offices – if possible, please bring your own headphones if your hearing aid is not designed for inductive hearing.
without spoken language
| Preisart | Betrag |
|---|---|
| Box office: | 16,00 Euro |
| Box office reduced: | 10,00 Euro |
Concession applies for school children and university students, apprentices/trainees, people serving federal community or military service, volunteers fulfilling a social/ecological/cultural year (up to the age of 30), beneficiaries of social security and ALG II, as well as asylum seekers, holders of the Erlangen Pass as well as handicapped people (from 50% degree of disability). Admission free for companions of handicapped people (identity document with B-remark). Only one type of concession can be claimed at a time and will be granted upon presentation of the appropriate proof. Please provide verification at the door.
© Laurent Guizard