THE PROJECT
VISION
The project proposal of the "Unseen Theater" Foundation is aimed at strengthening the social and economic development in the regions of Sofia, Plovdiv, Yambol and Pazardzhik, by conducting a traveling tour of the innovative interdisciplinary Festival "Reality - Reality". The main thematic focus of the Festival is the performance of the first theater in human history by blind people "Unseen Theater", defined as a "world cultural phenomenon".
GOALS
The project introduces a new perspective on the topic of the place of the Roma in society, but as a cultural phenomenon. Through the music of the Roma, a bridge is sought to understand the two different psycho-emotional settings - the urban attitude of the modern man and the Roma perception of life. Another theme of the Festival is the relationship between two marginalized communities, such as the Roma and the disabled (in this case, the blind) and their position in society. This is the introduction of a new issue that gives a new direction for working with marginalized communities - their interaction and cooperation.
EXPECTED RESULTS
The expected results and effect of the project:
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Developed and adapted Strategy for attracting new audiences in connection with the realization of the project events.
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Renovated and equipped art studios for the purposes of the Unseen Theater troupe.
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Increased professional competences of the expert team on the project through a two-day training by the Norwegian partner.
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Four editions of the two-day cultural festival "Reality - Reality" were held in the village of Dolna Malina, the village of Aprilovo, the village of Sukhozem, the village of Zhitnitsa, the village of Kukorevo and the town of Pazardzhik.
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Improved cultural cooperation and exchange between Bulgaria and Norway through mutual visits, training and good practices.
The project is worth BGN 389,861.00. The period of implementation of the activities is 05.10.2022 - 30.04.2024.
PARTNERS
For the implementation of the Festival, the candidate will partner with the Association "Youth Activities" Pazardzhik. The inclusion of the Norwegian theater companyHaugen Productionsas a partner in the project aims to enrich the cultural and artistic program of the Festival with a new, non-standard look at the audience-artists interaction and to revive the intercultural dialogue. The project envisages activities to exchange experience with Norwegian artists in attracting new audiences and in adapting a unique model of cultural and social entrepreneurship aimed at disadvantaged persons and ethnic minorities.