Performances

Performances by Yara Boustany at Station

Name: Performances by Yara Boustany at Station
Start: 2017-10-20T20:30:00+00:00
End: 2017-10-20T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Station Beirut

Friday, Oct 20, 2017
8:30pm -> 10:00pm
Station Beirut

First Performance
Reflective of the digital age of falsified information through the media and Internet, this piece is inspired by Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. Similarly to Plato’s prisoners, who are unable to see beyond the shadows passing in front of their faces, modern humans do not tear their eyes away from the screens, manipulated reports and captivating advertisements given to them.

Choreography, dance, costumes and sound effects: Yara Boustany; Percussions: Mustafa Said

Second Performance:
Premiered at the Internationales Solo Tanz Festival Stuttgart, this piece reflects everyday life in Beirut, depicting 24 hours from sleep to wake – a journey from dreaming to reality. When asleep, the unconscious blends thoughts and memories to create shapes and images. When awake, the clatter and noise of the city streets confuse and overwhelm in a tormenting orchestra.

Choreography, dance, costumes and sound effects: Yara Boustany / Music: Frédéric Chopin

Cost
15,000 LL