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EVE - Solo Performance:
The Independent Creator in the Field of Theater 2013-2023

EVE (the Israeli Association for Independent Creators) initiated a study on independent creators in the field of theater.

The data collected in the study is presented through seven short stories. These stories highlight the unique needs and behaviors of independent theater creators and attempt to characterize the profile of the independent creator.


English Translation
Solo Performance:
The Independent Creator in the Field of Theater 2013-2023

         
Language: Hebrew

Researchers: Yeala Hazut Yanuka and Dr. Tal Feder
EVE CEO: Anat Radnay
Content and Project Manager:
Lital Nimrod



Chapter 01 | Who is the Independent Creator?
The visuals in this story were designed inspired by the play Hamlet, the famous tragedy by Shakespeare. The design reflects the fictional world of the play, considering the setting of the plot and the spirit of the era: the royal class in the Elizabethan period.

The design, and particularly the iconic skull imagery, echoes the well-known quote "To be or not to be" and perhaps hints at the similarity between the protagonist of the play and the subject of the research — the independent creator — in relation to this existential question.




Chapter 02 | Gender
The visuals in the gender-focused story were inspired by performance artist Marina Abramović.
Most of the works by the artist referenced in the visuals were taken from her collaborative period with artist Ulay (Uwe Laysiepen) - works that placed gender tension at the core of their creation Among her additional works: The House with the Ocean View (2002), The Artist Is Present (2010), and
The Energy Clothes (2001).





Chapter 03 | Genre, Diversity of Styles
The visuals in the style-focused story were inspired by two works of the iconic choreographer Pina Bausch: Café Müller (1978) and Nelken (Carnations, 1982). Bausch, aside from being a highly acclaimed and accomplished female choreographer, was a trailblazer in the modern dance world in terms of style and one of the leading figures in the development of a new genre: dance-theater.



Chapter 04 | Independent Economy
The visuals in this story were inspired by the famous comedy The Miser by Molière and the thematic world of his plays. The quote “Alas, my poor money” is spoken by the character Harpagon, as translated by Natan Alterman, when Harpagon believes he has lost all his fortune.




Chapter 05 | Funding for Productions
The visuals in this story were inspired by the play The Bride and the Butterfly Hunter by Nissim Aloni. Written in 1966, the play is considered one of the unique cornerstones of the Israeli canon and has been performed numerous times over the years, maintaining its relevance. The design also references the visual inspiration upon which Aloni’s original play is based — a painting by artist and designer Yosl Bergner bearing the same name.



Chapter 06 | Professional Loneliness, Social Resilience and Community
The visuals in this story reference the iconic play ״Waiting for Godot״ by Samuel Beckett. The images draw from the well-known visual framework of the play — the desolate, alienating setting where the characters wait: a road through fields, a tree, at dusk. Alongside its many themes and interpretations, the play prominently highlights the theme of loneliness and the resilience found in togetherness. After all, what would Didi and Gogo have done without each other? The quotes are taken from the play as translated by Moli Melzer.





Chapter 07 | Platforms Supporting Independent Creation
The visuals in this story were designed with local inspiration and as a tribute to the long-standing and significant institution for creators and independent creation in Israel to this day: the Acco Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre. The visuals reference the festival’s uniquely iconic location in the Crusader Halls of Old Akko, as well as the vibrant and colorful street performances.




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