Community, kinship, and our shared connection to nature and the earth are the central themes of Vástádus Eana – The Answer is Land, a soulful piece that blends polyphonic yoiks (Sámi traditional songs), spiritual practices, and dance.
Under the open sky, the audience witnesses a demonstration: Women dressed in black with traditional red hats chant yoiks (Sámi ritual songs) into their megaphones, as an act of resistance. The procession then moves into the performance space, where the dancers continue the evocative songs, allowing them to become the guiding thread of the performance. Song and dance merge into powerful moments of restraint, eruption, intimacy, and solace. Inspired by the poem of the same name, Vástádus Eana – The Answer is Land is a powerful manifesto, a living tribute to the Sámi people, where their unique songs convey profound emotional expression, interwoven with nature, humanity, and spirituality.
Performance: Sara Marielle Gaup Beaska, Kajsa Balto, Emilie Marie Karlsen, Vilja Tjemsland Kwasny, Nora Svenning, Grete Daling, Ingrid Eggen Light technic: Anniell Olsen Sound technic: Thomas Olsen Tour management: Ingvild Kristin Kirkvik Choreography: Elle Sofe Sara Composition: Frode Fjellheim Co-choreography: Alexandra Wingate Costumes: Line Maher Set Design: Elin Melberg Light Design: Øystein Heitmann Dramaturgy: Thomas Schaupp Production: Maiken Garder, Ingvild Kristin Kirkvik Costume Sewing: Caroline Bratt, Johanna Sutinen, Line Maher Hat Sewing: Ellen Berit Dalbakk, Zoja Galkina, Unni Fjellheim, Sara Inga Utsi Bongo, Karen Inga Buljo Oskal, Jorunn Løkvold, Hilly Sarre Njalfahtta design and sewing: Ann Majbritt Eriksen Origin of the performance title: Rájácummá/ Kiss From The Border by Niillas Holmberg, Outi Pieski, Jenni Laiti Funded by: Sámediggi, Norsk Kulturråd, Nordisk Kulturkontakt, Troms Og Finnmark, Fylkeskommune, Fond for Lyd Og Bilde, Dáiddafoanda, Sámiráđđi, Spenn Co-producers: Arctic Arts Festiv Al, Norrlandsopraen, Tanz Im August Collaboration partners: Da Vvi Centre for Performing Arts, The Sámi National Theatre Beaivváš Tour funding 2025: Pahn, The Norwegian Consulate General in New York Photos: Lars Opstad, Darin Gregson, Michele Monasta-Maggio Musicale Fiorentino With the kind support of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Berlin Many Thanks to Hans Otto Theater Internet: www.ellesofe.com Duration: 70 minutes
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