The Statement - Crystal Pite (NDT 1 | Somos)

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) | Crystal Pite's piece 'The Statement' for the NDT 1 programme ‘Somos'.

“The Statement is a wedge of realism; cold and current. We recognize both the characters and the language as being of our world and our time. The Statement is a one-act play, with four characters locked in their own battle for control, and with the morality of their actions: they have been tasked with fueling a conf lict in a distant country. Character “A” declares: “For generations they’ve been fighting. All we did was use it. We used it as an opportunity - the attacks - for investment. For growth. We used it.” Now, being asked to take responsibility for their actions in order to exonerate their superiors, a conflict is rising within their department.”

Assistant to the choreographer: Ander Zabala | Music: New composition by Owen Belton | Playwright: Jonathan Young | Vocal Performance: Meg Roe, Colleen Wheeler, Andrew Wheeler, Jonathan Young | Light: Tom Visser | Decor: Jay Gower Taylor | Costumes: Crystal Pite, Joke Visser

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[lmsapadin]

Saw this last night. Agreed. Was shockingly great. Wish I could buy a video of the complete performance.

[lentawams]

I enjoyed the whole piece on TV : indeed powerful and hypnotizing. Perfect performing dancers!
I had to show friends and family and they were all full of admiration.