I, You, We

theatrical guided tour about relationships

Age group: Adult

Duration: 90 minutes

Topic

Our production is a comedy about the situations and events typical of relationships. What can a man and a woman do if they do not agree on what they want? What if their rhythms are different? If they disagree on what is important or about how to raise a child? How much must we adjust to our partners and change over the years? Is it ever possible to live in harmony?  The production’s goal is to present participants with a complex and communal theatre experience that allows them a perspective on their own relationship problems and situations, so couples may reflect on them and think over them together. The show’s consistent humour and the master of ceremonies ensure the right distance from which to view the life situations under examination.

Form and duration

Our production is participatory theatre for adults. At its core are the life situations we encounter in relationships, collected by the creators and then shaped by writer-dramaturge Orsolya Nagy on the basis of the actors’ improvisations. Between the pre-scripted scenes, there are opportunities for theme-based dialogue and acting with the viewers, led by the master of ceremonies. It is not necessary to participate in this so-called interactive portion; contributing your voice or acting is completely voluntary. At one point, viewers have the opportunity to “instruct” the actors in a given scene, and on the basis of their suggestions, the actors will play the scene again, following the audience’s advice. The duration of the performance is a good 90 minutes.

Venue and capacity

The Kugler Art Salon and Gallery, a downtown space displaying works by Roma painters, has long provided a home for various theatre performances. The production I, You, We draws inspiration from the gallery’s features. The pictures and paintings on display, as well as the venue’s atmosphere, are integral components of the show. We perform here on a monthly basis, and we soon hope to launch a touring version of the show at several locations in the countryside. Maximum audience size: 50 people.