A unique theatrical experience
The playwright Roger Bernat reminds us that the theater is a space where friendship is encouraged in moments of social distance. This idea was palpable last Thursday at the Teatre Lliure, where a group of people met to enjoy the work of Alexandra Laudo. Laudo, an independent curator, takes to the stage a proposal that challenges the traditional theater conventions and invites us to connect, not only with it, but also between ourselves.
Award I Seva Visual Narrative
The work ‘Luminous Wound’, presented within the framework of ‘Unlock the City!’, Is presented as a performative conference that explores the history of artificial light through various disciplines. Laudo combines literary, philosophical and technological references to offer a fresh and dynamic view on a topic that, in the hands of a university professor, could seem monotonous.
The difference between exposing and performing
Laudo transforms what could be a simple presentation in an immersive event. With a stage device that includes sound and light effects, it creates an atmosphere that transcends the idea of a conventional talk. Its way of chaining images, anecdotes and questions causes an emotional response that causes the audience to feel part of the experience.
A communion of thoughts and feelings
Laudo not only reports; It encourages reflection. After the function, attendees were motivated to share their own perceptions of light, revealing a sense of community that is often lost in modern society. The conversations flowed, and the viewers discovered new ways of perceiving the world around them.
The dualism of light
Laudo’s narrative addresses the complex relationship between community and modernity, exploring how the transition from natural light to artificial light affects our perception of the world. This duality is reflected in the contrast between rural life and urban effervescence, as well as in the feeling of alien to which technology leads to us.
Final reflections
The work culminates in a powerful quote from Leonard Cohen, who reminds us that cracks in our lives are opportunities for light. Laudo invites us to acknowledge that, despite the loss of community that artificial light can involve, there is always room for the recreation of a new social fabric, which we can experiment with in a theatrical space. This renewing perspective encourages us to continue exploring human connections in an increasingly digital world.
