Txapeldun – Organik Dantza-Antzerki
Collaboration in dramaturgy and text (Àlex Cantó, Joan Collado,Jesús Muñoz and Pau Pons)
2014
What does it mean to be a champion? Why do we want to win?
Txapeldun portrays the multiple experiences of a champion. It tells us not only about the moments of glory and victory, but also about those of loneliness, pressure, fear and fragility. Instants of intense irony are thus intertwined with others of great sensitivity. What does it mean to be a champion? Why do we want to win?
Synopsis
Based on the figure of a champion in the Basque Country, the herri kirolak, or rural sports, are brought on stage, Basque Pelota takes the lead role as the king of sports. This figure is extrapolated not only to sports in general but to any event in which the objective is to win.
In this way, we are not merely referring to the sporting champion, but we are universalizing the champion. In Txapeldun we question why we all want to stand out at something, why it is so important to be recognized by others. From a young age we learn by achieving small successes which are praised by those older than us. Could it be that winning (regardless of what) stimulates the production of dopamine, the hormone which brings such happiness? And who doesn’t like to win (still regardless of what)?
Cast and crew list
Concept and direction
Natalia Monge
Acting
Eneko Balerdi
Collective creation
Director actor and collaborators
Original music
Kepa Junkera
Dramaturgy
Pont Flotant
Texts
Organik and Pont Flotant
Bertso
Fredi Paia
Lighting design
Oscar Grijalba
Photography
Bubu
Technical and graphic design
Marc Cano
Costume and production
Organik
Video
Maialen Sarasua and Ana F. Henry (Suabe suabe dreams in motion)
Distribution
Portal 71
Finance
Basque Government
Collaborators
Ayuntamiento of Sopelana and Ayuntamiento of Urduliz
With thanks to
Fredi Paia, Ainhoa Ara, Maialen Sarasua, Olatz Gonzalez, Jexux Mari Mújica, Jesus Olaizola “Agite”, Mikel Berasaluce, Unai Ardeo (Herri Kirol Taldea Getxo), Gonzalo Ruiz, Judit Ruiz, María Martín, Helena Golab, Fernando Barado, Pilar Andrés, Asier Bilbao, Xabier Juaristi.
Synopsis
Based on the figure of a champion in the Basque Country, the herri kirolak, or rural sports, are brought on stage, Basque Pelota takes the lead role as the king of sports. This figure is extrapolated not only to sports in general but to any event in which the objective is to win.
In this way, we are not merely referring to the sporting champion, but we are universalizing the champion. In Txapeldun we question why we all want to stand out at something, why it is so important to be recognized by others. From a young age we learn by achieving small successes which are praised by those older than us. Could it be that winning (regardless of what) stimulates the production of dopamine, the hormone which brings such happiness? And who doesn’t like to win (still regardless of what)?
Cast and crew list
Concept and direction
Natalia Monge
Acting
Eneko Balerdi
Collective creation
Director actor and collaborators
Original music
Kepa Junkera
Dramaturgy
Pont Flotant
Texts
Organik y Pont Flotant
Bertso
Fredi Paia
Lighting design
Oscar Grijalba
Photography
Bubu
Technical and graphic design
Marc Cano
Costume and production
Organik
Video
Maialen Sarasua and Ana F. Henry (Suabe suabe dreams in motion)
Distribution
Portal 71
Finance
Basque Government
Collaborators
Ayuntamiento of Sopelana and Ayuntamiento of Urduliz
With thanks to
Fredi Paia, Ainhoa Ara, Maialen Sarasua, Olatz Gonzalez, Jexux Mari Mújica, Jesus Olaizola “Agite”, Mikel Berasaluce, Unai Ardeo (Herri Kirol Taldea Getxo), Gonzalo Ruiz, Judit Ruiz, María Martín, Helena Golab, Fernando Barado, Pilar Andrés, Asier Bilbao, Xabier Juaristi.
