An Act

In the solo work AN ACT, inspired by both auto- and body-biography, Neil Höhener explores his own identity and physicality, along with their fluidity. Engaging in a dialogue with various aspects of his personality, Neil seeks constant transformation. In a distant, partly surreal and dreamlike stage setting, he delves into feelings of obsession, revealing vulnerability and playfulness. His actions lead to a performative deconstruction of established categories. AN ACT is a dance-driven search for the indefinable.

PERFORMANCE

Created in the context of the TanzPlan Ost Associated
Artist Programme 2023/24

CREDITS

Artistic direction, concept, choreography, dance: Neil Höhener
Dramaturgy: Charlotte Mathiessen
Music / composition: Luca Magni
Scenography: Thomas Giger
Light Design: Patrik Rimann, Jon Brunke
Costumes: Ben Voorhaar, Sabrina Zyla / Karisma Costumes
Film director: Linus von Stumberg
Camera: Hannes Cullum
Mentorship: Caroline Finn
Dramaturgical support TanzPlan Ost: Mona De Weerdt, Simone Truong
Production Management TanzPlan Ost: Romeo Oliveras, Mona De Weerdt, Miriam Haltiner

PRODUCTION

An Act is a production by Neil Höhener Creations coproduced by TanzPlan Ost

Supported by: Kulturstiftung des Kantons Thurgau, Stadt Zürich Kultur, Ernst Göhner Stiftung, Stanley Thomas Johnson Stiftung, Stiftung Anne - Marie Schinlder, Albert Huber Stiftung, Dr. Robert + Marlies Holzach Stiftung, Migros Kulturprozent, Dr. Heinrich Mezger Stiftung, Thurgauische Kulturstiftung Ottoberg

Creative partners: POOL - Raum für Kultur, Dogo Residenz für Neue Kunst, riverbero poschiavo, Museum of Emptiness, Tanzfest St. Gallen, Dansomètre, ROXY Birsfelden, Theaterhaus Thurgau, MOBILE. das Freiluftparlament, DISPLAY Magazin, St.Galler Tagblatt, Thurgauer Zeitung

TOUR

17./18./19.10.2024 Tanzhaus Zürich
24.10.2024 Phönix Theater, Steckborn
03.11.2024 Bachturnhalle Schaffhausen
01.02.2025 Theater am Gleis, Winterthur
04.-07.06.2025 ACT Festival, Bilbao
07.-17.08.2025 Festival Internacional de Danza Contemporánea de la Ciudad de México City
13.-23.08.2025 PAULA Festival St.Gallen

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