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Les Llàgrimes de Sant Llorenç
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A theater play about Catalan legends.
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Team Salaries
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$ 2,000 | |
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Venue Rent
(Paying the rent for the venue dedicated to project activities or meetings.)
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$ 4,000 | |
| Total | $ 2,000 | $ 6,000 |
This theatre piece is rooted in Catalan legend and mythology, stories that, in ancient times, served to give meaning to what could not be explained—poetically narrating the history of our land. Often imbued with a controlling element such as fear, these tales conveyed values like good, evil, and social norms, and did so in the form of storytelling, around a burning fire. The invention of fantastical creatures and supernatural phenomena has held the attention of children and contributed to the creation of superstitious civilizations, which over time have ended up demonizing them.
With this work, we want to recover those stories and mythical beings that have woven our collective identity, in order to make them dialogue with present-day characters and explore their perspectives and pasts.
The play invites us to follow Lali’s journey, a young woman who arrives in a village nestled in the forest, carrying a trauma from the past and searching for answers. Upon encountering the fantastical creatures, she will have to face difference, overcome prejudice, and put an end to an ancestral war between the two species. Her journey breaks the cycle of generational trauma, which fuels hatred toward the unknown, in a story that also carries an anti-colonialist undertone. At the same time, she will have to accept the transformation of her surroundings and confront grief, learning to let go of what once was.
The play unfolds in an atmosphere that combines the grotesque and the mystical, and is built primarily through the theatrical art of the mask. Each fantastical creature is defined by the mask and costume that identify it, which become tools to achieve maximum bodily expression.
The physical scenography is combined with projections to build an almost ritual-like atmosphere. We work with video projections on sheets and scenic surfaces to expand the visual boundaries of the space. Sound, inspired by natural elements, is another key component that allows the audience to become fully immersed in the story.
This project was born, on one hand, from our desire to create a theatre piece. Although we come from audiovisual studies, each of us—for different reasons—felt the need to explore the language of performing and live arts and to merge it with the multimedia world. In this way, we delve into a field that is less familiar to us, that of theatre, and combine it with one we have studied and analyzed in depth: image and sound.
On the other hand, we wanted to explore a theme that is rarely addressed: Catalan legend. We set out to research the various fantastical creatures of Catalan mythology, to understand what their stories might have been and what their version of events could be—contrasting with the demonization they have often suffered. We believe that bringing these beings to the stage and acknowledging the role they’ve played in shaping our popular culture is important.
This project is intended for all audiences, especially those interested in the legendary culture of our land. But also for those who think they’re not—because that is merely the excuse to address universal themes such as grief, love, and family.
This project was born, on one hand, from our desire to create a theatre piece. Although we come from audiovisual studies, each of us—for different reasons—felt the need to explore the language of performing and live arts and to merge it with the multimedia world. In this way, we delve into a field that is less familiar to us, that of theatre, and combine it with one we have studied and analyzed in depth: image and sound.
On the other hand, we wanted to explore a theme that is rarely addressed: Catalan legend. We set out to research the various fantastical creatures of Catalan mythology, to understand what their stories might have been and what their version of events could be—contrasting with the demonization they have often suffered. We believe that bringing these beings to the stage and acknowledging the role they’ve played in shaping our popular culture is important.
This project is intended for all audiences, especially those interested in the legendary culture of our land. But also for those who think they’re not—because that is merely the excuse to address universal themes such as grief, love, and family.
This project was born, on one hand, from our desire to create a theatre piece. Although we come from audiovisual studies, each of us—for different reasons—felt the need to explore the language of performing and live arts and to merge it with the multimedia world. In this way, we delve into a field that is less familiar to us, that of theatre, and combine it with one we have studied and analyzed in depth: image and sound.
On the other hand, we wanted to explore a theme that is rarely addressed: Catalan legend. We set out to research the various fantastical creatures of Catalan mythology, to understand what their stories might have been and what their version of events could be—contrasting with the demonization they have often suffered. We believe that bringing these beings to the stage and acknowledging the role they’ve played in shaping our popular culture is important.
This project is intended for all audiences, especially those interested in the legendary culture of our land. But also for those who think they’re not—because that is merely the excuse to address universal themes such as grief, love, and family.
Our project aims to bring to life legends and characters from Catalan mythology that are often forgotten. As young students, we want to create a piece that, through text-based theatre, masks, projections, and immersive sound, revives these stories in a contemporary and accessible way. Despite limited resources, we firmly believe that art and culture are powerful tools to connect people with their roots and to spark conversation about the importance of preserving our identity. We want the audience to feel part of the experience, rediscovering our legends in a fresh, innovative way—with a touch of magic.
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