Aims of the Creation Process

The aim of the research process takes its cue from the exploration of Joan Brossa’s Action Theatre and the historical, political and social context in which it was framed to develop a stage production that keeps alive the spirit of transgression the poet forged during his lifetime. Brossa drew direct inspiration from the aesthetic approaches of the historical avant-gardes, which implied addressing head-on the fact of creation without a priori conceptions or taboos. The direct rejection of the choice of mimesis – the copying of reality – and the break with the Aristotelian unities allowed Brossa to write markedly anti-rhetorical productions.

• What is the state of Action Theatre today? Which Action Theatre fulfils this spirit today?
• What discursive, plastic and dramatic aesthetics now comprise the Brossian legacy?

Providing answers to these questions physically, on stage and by performing the results to an audience without written or theoretical documents is the conceived aim of this 2019 Joan Brossa dramatic residency.

Assistance from Escenari Joan Brossa and the Fundació Joan Brossa

• Rehearsal room (for the duration of the creative process).
• 5 week rehearsal period at Escenari Joan Brossa, from 4 February, 2019. The company must adapt to the timetables of the Escenari Joan Brossa.
• Technical equipment available at Escenari Joan Brossa for stage assembly.
• Set, props and wardrobe available at Escenari Joan Brossa.
• Advice, monitoring and tutorship from Ferran Madico, on behalf of Escenari Joan Brossa, and from Judith Barnés and Glòria Bordons on behalf of the Fundació Joan Brossa, in their roles as Brossa specialists.
• Production advice - Sheila Eroles (Escenari Joan Brossa team)
• Lighting design and technical support - Albert Julve (Escenari Joan Brossa team)
• Communication for the show - Gabriella Dilorenzo (Escenari Joan Brossa team)
• Financial assistance from Escenari Joan Brossa: 4000 € (VAT excluded). The funds will be applied for from the production department according to requirements and per invoice. All costs must be invoiced to Bonnín-Julve S.L.
• Performance of the resulting production at Sala Palau i Fabre from 20 March until 7 April, 2019, as part of the regular programme schedule of Escenari Joan Brossa.
• Possibility of putting the production onto professional circuits via venues linked to Escenari Joan Brossa and the Fundació Joan Brossa.

Projects are to be submitted via email to comunicacio@escenaribrossa.cat  and must contain the following:

1. Aims of the residency.
2. Research aims.
3. Description or storyboard for the proposed set/stage assembly.
4. Aesthetic and mise-en-scène concepts and theories to be developed.
5. Approximate idea of technical requirements.
6. Career trajectory or CV of the creator and/or company.