PARSIFALS II
A documentary theater installation concluding the second phase of collaboration between Apolena Vanišová and clients of one of twenty-six Czech institutions for institutional education, i.e., juvenile detention centers. The original group of five boys chose the legend of Parsifal as the theme for their joint work. Although this was probably a rather random choice at first, over time it turned out to be a very fitting theme for them, representing their search for meaning and their journey through life. The composition of the group changes over time, with some leaving when they come of age and others arriving in trouble, but they continue the story together. Together, they map the environment in which they live and speak openly about their expectations of life after release.
CONCEPT AND REALIZATION Apolena Vanišová
VISUAL COLLABORATION Johana Střížková
ACTING COLLABORATION Pavel Neškudla
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Petr Zábrodský
EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATION Bohdana Košťálová
CREATIVE PRODUCER Ewa Zembok, production platform Rekultur
PERFORMERS Artur, David, Jakub, Jan, Milan, Patrik, Nikolas
September 23 at 7:00 p.m.* at the Synagogue in Palmovka, Ludmilina 4, Prague 8
* Audience members can arrive anytime between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and stay as long as they like. The last recommended entry is at 8:40 p.m.
The theater installation will be presented as part of the ...příští vlna / next wave... festival.
M: I'm feeling good today because school went by quickly.
N: I enjoy soccer and spending time outdoors.
K: I enjoy soccer and clubs.
N: I don't enjoy life; it's not fair.
K: Rules annoy me.
N: I know how to piss people off.
K: I'm not good at rapping or playing the violin.
N: I love my cat and my grandparents, and I love spiders.
K: I like vodka with Red Bull and schnitzel.
P: I love my family, especially my mom! I love you, Mom. I love you, Mom!
K: I'm afraid of spiders, LSD, and loneliness.
P: I'm afraid for my mom because of her health problems, but I help her as much as I can.
N: I'm afraid of rejection.
M: I'm not afraid of anything.
P: I'm looking forward to seeing my mom, her boyfriend, and my friends. I'm looking forward to getting my driver's license.
N: I'm not looking forward to meeting my mom and her boyfriend.
P: I would like to be able to earn good money.
K: I would like to be able to play the violin.
M: I would like to be able to ski, skate, and drive.
N: I would like to be able to disappear.
The project was created with the support of the State Fund for Culture of the Czech Republic and the festival ...příští vlna / next wave...
