Performance
*⟿ take a sheet of paper, a pen and a bowl of warm water
⟿ tear the paper in half ⟿crumple up both halves
⟿ unfold them again ⟿smooth them out
*⟿ write a question about your bed folds on the first half
⟿ write a question about the folds of other beds on the second half
⟿ you can keep the questions to yourself
⟿ fold the papers at least three times and dip all four edges in water
⟿ place them next to each other in your bedroom and leave them to dry overnight
*⟿ bring the dried papers to the performance
Together with people for whom the bed is more than just a place where they sleep at night, Jeanne Eschert has developed the practice of bedfold reading. The performance provides an insight into the resulting ritual, which makes the bed appear as a magical place.
Schedule:
6:00 pm – soft arrival
7:00 pm – performance (approx. 70 minutes)
Team:
Concept + Text + Performance: Jeanne Eschert
Artistic Production: Nora Schneider
Dramaturgy: Eva Königshofen, Xava Kasimir Mikosch
Performative Documentation: Xava Kasimir Mikosch
Access Adviser: Leo Naomi Baur
Credits:
The project works with material created as part of Next Steps, a program by Bureau Ritter to strengthen dance professionals in Hessen, funded by the Crespo Foundation.
Language:
The performance will be held in German spoken language and will be surtitled in both German and English. There will be no DGS interpretation.
Access:
magicians in bed is a multisensory relaxed performance. The performance engages different sensory levels and includes interactive moments, which are voluntary and do not involve direct physical contact.
Early boarding and individual orientation in the space are possible starting one hour before the performance.
Seating options such as bean bags, chairs, and mats are step-free accessible. A tactile floor guidance system is taped between them.
Wheelchair spaces are available upon request with prior booking.
A sighted assistant will be present in the space.
Studio 14 is almost entirely level. There are no raised platforms or similar structures inside the studio. From the outside entrance to the studio, there is a slight incline of 1.0%.
Blankets, water, sugar, and stim toys will be available in the room.
To attend this event, a negative Covid test is required. Free tests will be available on site — please arrive in good time before the event begins.
An air filtration device will be in use in the room.
Free FFP2 masks are available for every event. Please remember that some people cannot wear masks for communication.
If people ask you to keep distance, please respect their wish.
If you experience symptoms of a cold or fever, please stay at home.
Access to Jeanne’s work from home is possible by booking a personal bed-crease reading before or after the performance via mad@uferstudios.com. In addition, a photo gallery of the performance will be published here on the Making a Difference website.
Event details may vary up to one week before the performances. Please check our website shortly beforehand for the latest program information.
Location:
Studio 14
Uferstudios for contemporary dance
Badstraße 41a / Uferstraße 23
13357 Berlin
Tickets:
Pay what you can: 10€ / 15€ / 20€
Copyright: Jeanne Eschert