A Show for Youth (Collegium Da Vinci - Aula Artis) - tickets

Event Description

Likes, stories, snaps - this is the world in which young people live today. Self-acceptance, relationships, and feelings depend on the number of thumbs up, hearts, and sugary comments. What will happen when they have to face cyberbullying, hate, and hate speech? Who hides behind the anonymous profile of the perpetrator? How much does the aggression poured out in comments hurt, the public sharing of photos against the victim's will, the fabrication of compromising posts? And finally - what can brutality in the world of the internet lead to...

Show Description: 'All-Powerful Online' is the third, after 'We, the Children from the Zoo Station' and 'Stimulants. Seven Steps to Nowhere', mission-driven performance of the Kamienica Theater, created with the thought of youth in mind. The play addresses the very current problem of violence in cyberspace and shows the consequences that should be talked about loudly. Very loudly. The creators offer young viewers an emotional and provocative conversation about themselves, definitely going beyond moralizing tones. During the performance, the actors will place the audience in the role of both victim and perpetrator, prompting reflection and asking themselves many often uncomfortable questions. 'All-Powerful Online' is another project by the creators of the performance 'Stimulants. Seven Steps to Nowhere', continuing a format that has met with great acclaim from both young people and adults. The performance, like 'Stimulants', has a modern character with elements of interaction with the audience and the use of multimedia.

The play 'All-Powerful Online' is aimed at youth aged 13 and over.
Those who have not turned 13 may not be admitted to the audience.
Duration of the performance: 60 minutes without a break.
Note: strobe lights are used during the performance.

Author: Wawrzyniec Kostrzewski
Director: Wawrzyniec Kostrzewski
Co-director: Olga Sarzyńska
Music: Piotr Łabonarski
Visuals and costumes: Maria Matylda Wojciechowska
Choreography: Jarosław Staniek/Katarzyna Zielonka
Production: Karolina Gromadzka
Lighting: Szymon Szczęsny

Cast:

Olga Sarzyńska

Dominika Majewska

Katarzyna Ucherska

Maria Sobocińska

Marcin Stępniak

Reviews:

- 'Wawrzyniec Kostrzewski does not hide that he has created an educational and didactic performance, the goal of this undertaking is obvious, which does not mean that we are dealing with a work that cannot be assessed on the basis of its purely theatrical or aesthetic values. The director, already experienced in such activities, knows very well who he wants to talk to, which group he wants to reach, what tools he wants to use to encourage a wise discussion and to reach as many young viewers as possible with his message, so that it does not end only with a mentoring statement about how bad the world we live in is. Dramaturgically, the matter is constructed very interestingly, written for the voices of three characters, who in a space closed off by three screens not only monologue but also enter into a lively dialogue. There is also the character of the mother, interpreted by Justyna Siekańczyk, appearing on the screen. This is a clear counterpoint giving us a strong context for reflecting on how alienated and helpless we are in fiery situations triggered by the virtual-technical whirlwind tempting us with ever new possibilities of unlimited interference in the life of another person.' Wiesław Kowalski - Theater for Everyone

- '(...) It is worth emphasizing that dealing with hate online should not be limited to school discussions; this problem should be addressed systemically. Teenagers leave the performance in shock, nodding their heads when asked if cyberbullying really affects their environment to such an extent (...) The management of the Kamienica Theater has taken on a very difficult task of addressing the issue of hate on the internet. However, their sense of mission does not allow them to pass by this phenomenon indifferently.' Ewa Raczyńska - ONET

- 'This is a story about hate on the internet. The story is based on facts. The performance perfectly presents the reality in which many young people live. This reality is likes, stories, snaps. We really liked the play; the first comments from our charges clearly said, 'This is our world, this is our life.' We recommend everyone to watch this performance; it will certainly stay in memory for a long time.' Specialized Educational Center Home at the Market

- 'The performance still lives within me. This story still lives its rhythm, somewhere in the depths of my mind I will analyze the piece (...) The performance affects at least three levels: content, visual sphere, and of course acting (...) The actors are fully in their characters, perfectly conveying emotions, sometimes engaging in dialogue with the young viewer. There is no one to be distinguished in terms of workshop, everyone is excellent (...) In summary, the performance undoubtedly gives food for thought; it does not leave anyone indifferent.' Ewelina Kowalczyk - Salon Kultury

- 'Kudos to Kamienica for creating a space for conversation. And compliments to Kostrzewski, who as a true intellectual is not ashamed to reach for a socially hot topic. He infused it with pulsating colors and lively forms. We are immediately overwhelmed by imagination, plasticity, and musicality. Indeed, we want to smile at first because the world of online comments and tricks is presented in a tone of biting satire. Kostrzewski appears here as a skilled listener of what is happening on the street, in the subway, in a venue. However, laughter quickly gets stuck in our throat (...) And why is this a phenomenon? Because although the goal is declared, we have much less exalted pathologism than in 'artistic' performances. Instead, there is something elusive.' Piotr Zaremba - W Polityce.pl

- 'Prevention differently - without moralizing, emotionally and provocatively - this is how the current problem of cyberbullying and online hate speech is presented in the performance 'All-Powerful Online' at the Kamienica Theater in Warsaw (...) 'It is worth watching the performance because it carries an important message for everyone. The presentation is very moving, showing how insensitive the world of the Internet and hate can be.' (Lidka)

- '...it addresses important content in today's times, shows what hate is and teaches not to hate and not to smile at others on the Internet, because it can end in tragedy...' (Szymon)

All-Powerful Online Olga Sarzyńska, Dominika Majewska, Katarzyna Ucherska, Maria Sobocińska, Marcin Stępniak

'All-Powerful Online' is the third, after 'We, the Children from the Zoo Station' and 'Stimulants. Seven Steps to Nowhere', mission-driven performance of the Kamienica Theater, created with the thought of youth in mind. The play addresses the very current problem of violence in cyberspace and shows the consequences that should be talked about loudly. Very loudly. The creators offer young viewers an emotional and provocative conversation about themselves, definitely going beyond moralizing tones. During the performance, the actors will place the audience in the role of both victim and perpetrator, prompting reflection and asking themselves many often uncomfortable questions. Tickets available at: KupBilecik.pl