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CASCADE: point of no return
by Die Wolke art group
Vitruvian Thing, Ptolemaeon 29A, 4th fl., 54630, ThessalonikiCASCADE: something arranged or occurring in a series or in a succession of stages so that each stage derives from or acts upon the product of the preceding.
Taking place in a universe inspired by early industrialism, steampunk, and the futurist works of the early 20th century, the story follows three characters, Henrietta, Clementine, and Eloise, and their relationship to a machine tied to their world's ecosystem. As control of the situation is gradually lost, the interactions between the three intensify… Their only clue is a radio transmission of unknown origin, fragments of which are received at critical plot points. Is it a whisper from the future, a message from another, parallel world, or something even stranger? Cascade feeds the viewer’s imagination and challenges him/her to immerse in the world of collision of the natural and the mechanical.
Thematically, Cascade is about climate change, cumulative phenomena, and points beyond which it is impossible to recover, supported by extensive use of sound art, diffused in quadraphonic surround sound. The music draws upon the traditions of musique concrète, while expanding its discourse to embrace instrumental arrangements, with live trumpet and bass clarinet, as well as cinematic sound design. Control and the loss thereof demarcate a condition that defines the kinetic “cascade” of the choreographic intent.
Drosia Triantaki, Anna Kyriazi, Olina Ekonomidou
Choreography:
Drosia Triantaki
Music:
Dimitris Dalezis, Thanos Sideris, Dani Joss
Costumes:
Maria Louvari
Automation, lighting, sequencing, live sound:
Dani Joss / Occam's Sharpener Media
Graphic design:
Aliki Iosafat
Duration: 45 minutes
Special thanks:
Lazaros Pliambas, Isaia Savvidou.
Official performance website
Αdmittance by unspecified contribution policy
At Vitruvian Thing, we acknowledge the difficult financial circumstances of this period. So, unless otherwise noted, admittance to the events we host entails an unspecified amount: you decide how much the ticket should be and, in doing so, you are supporting the artists and helping Die Wolke keep the venue running. At the entrance, we issue donation coupons to acknowledge your contribution, equivalent to receipts, as required by law.
So, upon arrival at Vitruvian Thing and checking in at the welcome desk, you can choose your own price of admission: literally as much as you think is just right for you. You receive your coupon, and enjoy the show.