Theater and Risk: Konrad Wojnowski speaks with Sarah Thom and Simon Will Cover Image

Teatr i ryzyko. Z Sarah Thom i Simonem Willem rozmawia Konrad Wojnowski
Theater and Risk: Konrad Wojnowski speaks with Sarah Thom and Simon Will

Author(s): Konrad Wojnowski
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Instytut im. Jerzego Grotowskiego
Keywords: Theatre; Performing Arts; Gob Squad; Interview

Summary/Abstract: Gob Squad members Sarah Thom and Simon Will claim that the seven-person collective of performers makes projects concerning solitude. The process of creating the play is important, beginning with defining the framework and establishing the relationship between viewer and performer. The collective thus stresses the building of bonds, and a sense of community, which demands a great deal of exertion and involvement from the performers. In their most recent projects the performers try to exploit themselves less as actors, though they continue to explore similar situations. They have returned to site-specific performances, mixing and remixing other theatrical forms. As they themselves claim, failure is inscribed in their projects, which is a "part of the process, and as such, absolutely necessary.”

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 115/116
  • Page Range: 26-30
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish