The performance “Bark”, which was initially scheduled to be presented to the Novi Sad audience as part of the Tišma Pavilion in the District, has been postponed to September 20 due to bad weather conditions. It will now be performed during Performing Arts Week on Stage 1 at 9 PM. The play, inspired by Aleksandar Tišma’s novel ’Faith and Treason’, will be performed by the dancers of ’Vuk Karadžić’ Cultural Association from Temerin. Through a combination of contemporary and traditional dance, ’Bark’ explores complex topics from Novi Sad’s past, addressing issues of identity, war, and moral dilemmas. The performance guides us through the emotional and physical challenges brought by war while reflecting on how people confront changes in their lives.
’The novel served as inspiration for us to depict the internal struggle within a person. The play raises questions about whether we choose our path or if it is set before us, and how to preserve goodness despite horrors like war. We aimed to present this story through traditional dance with elements of contemporary movement, and this proved to be a very accurate solution,’ said the director of the play, Maja Grgić.
With choreography by Darko Stantić and dance collaborator Anđelko Đukić, music by Fran Pogrmilović, lighting design by Marin Jaramazović, and vocal pedagogue Svetlana Pešić, ’Bark’ promises to be a visually and emotionally powerful experience. According to the director, the stage will feature thirty-four performers, which presents a challenge in conveying the complex story of seven main characters. ’Choosing a language for the play that is clear to the audience while fulfilling our vision was our main focus, as we did not wish to abandon traditional dance at any moment. I believe that traditional dance is not sufficiently represented in theatre, and we consider the play ’Bark’ a mission that we are slowly achieving,’ concluded Maja Grgić.
Kaleidoscope of Culture continues to connect regional and global artists, bringing the latest trends in art and culture. Admission to the performances is free, and more information about the programme can be found on the official Kaleidoscope of Culture website.
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