The beginning of rehearsals for the new play as part of the ‘Eclectic of Otherness’ project
We have started rehearsals for a new theatre production as part of the ‘Eclectic of Otherness’ project, which is set to premiere at the end of September in Zagreb. Building upon the established aesthetics and ethics of Arterarij, director and actor Romano Nikolić, in collaboration with dramaturge Dorotea Šušak, will address the issue of wartime sexual violence in the recent conflict in this region through the narrative of two parallel families of different ethnic, religious, and life backgrounds. The play features Anita Matić Delić, Dušan Gojić, Jelena Graovac Lučev, Nikola Nedić, and Davor Tarbuk. During the first rehearsal, they engaged in discussions with Marijana Senjak, a psychologist and counselor at the Centre for Victims of Sexual Violence “Women’s Room.” *The project “Eclectic of Otherness” is funded by the European Union. The views and expressed opinions of the authors are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the funding institution can be held responsible for them.
Public audition call within the project ‘Eclectic of Otherness’
Public call for actors/actresses for an audition as part of the project ‘Eclectic of Otherness’, organized by Arterarij (Deadline for applications: 05.04.2024.) The organization Arterarij invites actors (including acting students) to audition for the project “The Eclectic of Otherness” as part of the Creative Europe program, a collaborative initiative of three artistic organizations from Serbia, France, and Croatia. The project is dedicated to exploring the controversial nature of identity and understanding and accepting otherness and difference, as well as the social and intimate dealing with the traumatic experiences of survivors, while the theatrical performance will specifically address the issue of wartime sexual violence (with a focus on the regional experience of recent wars in this area). The audition will be held in order to promote transparent work and action in culture, creating opportunities for young performers, and selecting performers for the needs of the play, specifically director Romano Nikolić’s authorial project and dramaturg Dorotea Šušak. The work on the play will last throughout June and September 2024. The premiere is planned for the end of September 2024 in Zagreb. Roles for which the audition is announced: role of daughter (up to 35 years) role of son (up to 35 years) role of mother (from 50-65 years) role of father (from 50-65 years) Audition date: 15.04.2024. How to apply: Submit a photo, CV, and a brief explanation of your motivation for participating in the project to the email address: arterarij@gmail.com Deadline for applications: 05 April 2024. Based on the received applications, the authorial-production team of the play will conduct the first round of selection and choose those who will be invited to the audition. Selected candidates will receive timely feedback on whether they are invited to the audition, as well as information on the time and place of the audition and preparatory materials. Applications with incomplete documentation or those submitted after the deadline will be excluded from further selection. In case of inadequate response, the organizers reserve the right to independently invite other performers to the audition or make the final selection of other performers for the project, as well as the possibility of changing the time and/or location of the audition. *The project “Eclectic of otherness” is financed by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed by the authors are, however, solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the funding institution can be held responsible for them.
Masterclass with Petra Hrašćanec as part of the project “Eclectic of otherness”
Masterclass with Petra Hrašćanec as part of the project “eclectic of otherness” The masterclass workshop by Petra Hrašćanec took place as part of the Creative Europe project titled “Eclectic of Otherness,” which is a collaborative initiative involving three artistic organizations from Serbia, France, and Croatia. The workshop was held to continue the research phase of the development of a theater performance, specifically the authorial project of director and actor Romano Nikolić and dramaturge Dorotea Šušak. The workshop was held at Lauba – a house for people and art on November 4th and 5th, 2023. Through structured and improvisational tasks, participants explored artistic and human potentials, engaging in performance work and the idea of witnessing/voyeurism, as well as the complex of non-performance, or non-doing. PETRA HRAŠĆANEC works in the field of performing arts as a dancer, choreographer, and educator. Her primary area of interest and education is contemporary dance, and her works are characterized by exploring the body as a reality of performance through various mediums. As a performer, in addition to her own works, she collaborates as an external member of the WEE COMPANY led by choreographer Francesco Scavette, based in Norway. She choreographs her works through the artistic organization 21:21 (where she is one of the artistic directors) or partner organizations in collaboration with Croatian institutions (Theatre &TD, Zagreb Youth Theatre, Pogon Jedinstvo, Zagreb Dance Center). Since 2013, she has been teaching Contemporary Dance Technique at the Dance Department of the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb. From 2009 to 2020, she was the artistic director of the solo Monoplay festival in Zadar. Petra Hrašćanec’s works have been presented at renowned European dance festivals and theater institutions such as Rencontres Choreographiques Internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis in Paris, Impulstanz in Vienna, UOVO festival in Milan, La Jette Dance Center in Brussels, Les Subsistances in Lyon, Theatre de la Bastille in Paris, and others. photo Gallery *Funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed by the authors are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the funding institution can be held responsible for them.
Eclectic of Otherness
Eclectic of otherness Project title: Eclectic of Otherness Abbreviation: EoO Project duration: February 1st, 2023 to January 31st, 2025 Project Coordinator: Heartefact (RS) Partners: Arterarij (CRO), El Vaiven (FR) EoO represents a partnership initiative of three cultural organisations from Serbia, Croatia, and France. It is dedicated to exploring identity tensions between Us and Them, insiders and outsiders, those we think belong, and those who are not part of that privilege. EoO represents a partnership initiative of three cultural organisations from Serbia, Croatia, and France. It is dedicated to exploring identity tensions between Us and Them, insiders and outsiders, those we think belong, and those who are not part of that privilege. Trough the dissection of identity as an intimate zone of conflict, both microscopic and personal, as well as global and public, EoO uncovers and respects the challenges faced by the unknown, strangers, outsiders, immigrants, newcomers, and refugees on difficult paths to safety and freedom. It presents the challenges encountered in navigating new lives and identities. Throughout the project’s duration, creative labs, artistic residencies, and public presentations are planned to support the artistic creation process, involving up to 50 creative professionals. Three theater performances, each exploring the theme, perspective, and origin of “otherness” within a specific contex, are also part of the project. The Festival of Otherness will be organized in each country, featuring performances created during the project. Additionally, a campaign will focus on workers in the arts and culture, offering testimonies about what it’s like to be a “stranger” or “Other” engaging with a wider audience in a dialogue about our multidimensional European identity.
Anita Matić Delić is the winner of the Croatian Theatre Award 2023.
Anita Matić Delić is the winner of the Croatian Theatre Award in the category of “Best Leading Actress” for her role in the play “In the dephts of the ocean lie hidden worlds, as per the tragedy of Medea”, directed by Romano Nikolić. Alongside Anita, the nominees were director Romano Nikolić and Actor Frano Mašković. Nomination fot Best Directioral Achievement: Romano Nikolić for directing the play “In the dephts of the ocean lie hidden worlds, as per tragedy of Medea”, an authorial project by Romano Nikolić, produced by the Artistic Organization Theatre Company Arterarij from Zagreb. For the best artistic achievements – DRAMA nomination for the Best Leading Actor: Frano Mašković for his role in the play “In the dephts of the ocean lie hidden worlds, as per tragedy of Medea”, an authorial project by Romano Nikolić, produced by Arterarij. You can watch the performances in Zagreb and at numerous guest performances, and for more information, follow the websit and social media of Arterarij.