PREVIOUSLY BLUE
A poetic summit on the mysteries of disaster, resilience and beauty. Co-production between DAH Theatre (Belgrade, Serbia), 7 Stages (Atlanta, USA), Café Antarsia (Chicago, USA). Observing our poisoned planet, two theater troupes and a musical ensemble have joined forces this January (2014) in Belgrade to research the mystery of resilience and beauty inside a catastrophe. The idea behind them was the good deeds that people did in their countries, often in very difficult conditions, after or during disasters. [2015]
“The sky’s gone black. The ground is toxic. Clean water is contraband and ransom. Survivors gather for a final interrogation of good and evil, the madness of love, and the future of the soul.” [from the performance]
The goal of the artists in this performance was to inspire the public and our communities, emphasizing the possibility of the choice; to do good deeds that encourage humaneness.
After nearly two years, during which the artists involved met in Serbia and the United States, “Previously Blue/Nekada Plavo,” is ready to premiere – a performance that is just one of the fruits of cooperation between DAH Theatre from
Belgrade, 7 Stages from Atlanta and the Ensemble Café Antarsia from Chicago. DAH Theatre and 7 Stages have collaborated together for two decades, with each project resulting in a tour around the world. This relationship is a true
example of a successful cultural diplomacy.
After its premiere in Belgrade, held on on 21 and 22 August 2015, the performance was played in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) at 7 Stages Theater in late August, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (USA) at Coe College in early September, and finally in Chicago, Illinois (USA) at Links Hall in mid-September.