TENDER, TENDER, TENDERLY
DAH Theatre’s concert-performance deals with the theme of nostalgia and its influence on the cultural scene of former Yugoslavia. An exploration of the possible existence of a cultural space is undergone, by using the form of a concert filled with the musical heritage of an area that was once a unique cultural space, a space that is not limited by geographical or historical data, but composed of immeasurable experiences of sharing a common fantasy of living in “the best country in the world.” [2011]
The musical heritage of our former country spans from folk music that was passed on orally and that is unfortunately slowly disappearing, to modern music that includes the legendary new wave. On the wave of this music a whole generation was brought up and formed its place in the cultural horizon of our country, inspiring new generations until this very day.
The intention of this performance is to provoke a review of how certain memories are “forbidden” to us, why nostalgia in our parts carries a negative connotation and how to continue cherishing and being proud of our musical tradition, a rare part of our cultural tradition that did not undergo the destruction of nationalism.
Direction and dramaturgy: Dijana Milošević
Performers: Aleksandra Damnjanović, Jugoslav Hadžić, Nebojša Ignjatović, Sanja Krsmanović Tasić, Julijana Marković, Ivana Milenović Popović, Gorana Ćurgus, Zoran Vasiljević
Music: Secondhanders
Video: Anastasia Tasić
Scenography: Neša Paripović
Costumes: DAH Theater
Costume-makers: Seka Babić and Danilo Milosavljević
Lighting: Radomir Stamenković
A co-production of DAH Theater and the Novi Sad Cultural Center
Collaboration between DAH Theater and the musical group Secondhanders
PROJECT SUPPORTED BY:
CULTURAL CENTER NOVI SAD, THE SECRATARIAT FOR CULTURE OF THE CITY OF BELGRADE
