Meeting with some of the leading creators of performing arts aimed at adolescents and confronting them with their audience, young people, in a debate open to dialogue and reflection.
In conjunction with other agents of cultural transmission such as family, school, television, and video games, the arts, and theater in particular, consciously or unconsciously transmit cultural codes. In this process of enculturation, young people learn patterned ways of feeling, believing, thinking, and acting; on stage, they witness ethical and ideological approaches and standardized ways of living in society. To what extent creators and audiences are aware of these is one of the questions that underpin this reflection and will foster debate in the meeting between creators and their audiences.
We propose a space for meeting and reflection on creative work aimed at adolescent audiences, featuring prominent creators in an open dialogue that will also include the participation of adolescents.
Nando López, The Cross Border Project, La Joven, José Padilla, Nina Reglero, Ultramarinos de Lucas, …
The meeting will take place at Casa del Lector- Matadero Madrid from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free upon registration. Space is limited. If you wish to attend, please fill out the following form:
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- To bring together leading stage creators targeting adolescent audiences in Spain.
- Promote a meeting between creators and the adolescent public.
- Generate a dialogue between the theoretical and methodological positions of the different proposals.
- To gather information for a research project focused on the characterization of Spanish adolescent theater and the enculturation of new generations through theater.
- To disseminate and generate reflection on specific creations for young audiences and the age-based classification of artistic proposals.
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The Cross Border Project Cross Border is a cultural and social innovation initiative comprised of a theater company and a school of applied theater. It is made up of artist-educators working in the fields of theater, education, and social transformation. Through play, creation, and participation, Cross Border offers a critical perspective on reality. In its productions, projects, and workshops, it brings silenced stories to light and works to empower socially excluded communities. They have been coordinating the Mundo Quinta project for young people in Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos for four years. |
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Nando López (1977) is a novelist and playwright. In 2010 he was a finalist for the Nadal Prize with The Age of Anger, a long-seller turned into a play and recently into a television series on Atresplayer, for whom a new youth series is already being prepared: Red Flags. Winner of the 2020 Gran Angular Award with Eric's version, his plays have premiered in numerous countries and several of his texts, such as The Age of Anger, Nothing ever happens, Peter and Wendy heading to Neverland either #damned16, are aimed at young and adolescent audiences. |
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Ventricle|Fast was founded in 2016 with the aim of providing an alternative way to reach young audiences. Its goal is to present the social issues surrounding them through a theatrical experience, in the spirit with which the Greeks used theater to educate in freedom, respect, and tolerance. In a close, direct, face-to-face, and equal manner, they make all spectators an active part of the performances, breaking the fourth wall and making each performance a unique experience. |  |
TheYoung It brings together performing arts professionals with the teaching community and serves as a professional space for young people. Its mission is to spread a love of culture and theater by developing future artistic and technical professionals, fostering dramatic research, and seeking to engage young audiences with theater through contemporary dramaturgy. In eight years, the company has premiered 17 productions that have been enjoyed by nearly 300,000 spectators. |
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José Padilla He holds a degree in Dramatic Arts from RESAD. In addition to numerous texts for adult audiences, he has written texts for young people for the production company Ventrículo Veloz, such as Paper, By mouth, Dice, Pretopia or Four savages dressed in veilsrde. |  |
the aed It is a cultural company dedicated to artistic creation, with special attention to the adolescent public. Since 2008, they have produced more than thirty shows aimed at these age groups. Their goal is to create a new generation of young audiences capable of experiencing theater and the performing arts differently. |
