ASSITEJ Magazine 2019
This is the annual ASSITEJ magazine, launched during the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019 in Kristiansand (Norway). It contains high-quality articles on theatre for young audiences from all corners of the world!
This is the annual ASSITEJ magazine, launched during the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019 in Kristiansand (Norway). It contains high-quality articles on theatre for young audiences from all corners of the world!
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WELCOME TO NORWAY!<br />
CAST:<br />
Kristina Kjeldsberg, Chairperson, <strong>ASSITEJ</strong> Norway<br />
Ketil Kolstad, General Manager, <strong>ASSITEJ</strong> Norway<br />
ACT ONE, Scene 1<br />
(The interior of <strong>ASSITEJ</strong> Norway’s office at Sentralen, Oslo; industrial brick walls and big windows.<br />
The president and the general manager are having a cup of bad coffee, listening to the world passing by<br />
on the street below. Nordic Noir light design.)<br />
KETIL:<br />
No more excuses. We have to produce a welcome text for the magazine.<br />
KRISTINA: If we were to welcome the world to Kristiansand in the most dramatic way,<br />
what would that look like?<br />
KETIL:<br />
Why dramatic?<br />
KRISTINA: We’re hosting a theatre festival… It’s all about drama!<br />
(takes a sip of coffee, grimaces)<br />
KETIL:<br />
I hate drama. There’s too much conflict in the world as it is.<br />
KRISTINA: That’s why we need these gatherings.<br />
KETIL:<br />
People attend festivals to have a good time. They want to start new friendships,<br />
to relax, and drink beer.<br />
KRISTINA: Drinking beer in Norway…<br />
KETIL:<br />
It’s expensive, I know! But I still think people will enjoy themselves.<br />
KRISTINA: No reason to get all worked up.<br />
KETIL:<br />
You asked for drama!<br />
KRISTINA: Come on, finish your coffee and lighten up. I just thought it would be a good idea<br />
to wish everyone welcome in a way that will make them feel instantly at home.<br />
KETIL:<br />
You mean like giving them a firsthand experience with Nordic words such as HYGGE…<br />
KRISTINA: …and KOS! The essence of a homely atmosphere. Most of our guests will be<br />
professional theatre workers from every corner of the world…<br />
KETIL:<br />
Don’t forget the thousands of local children and teenagers!<br />
12 Towards the Unknown – Confronting the Present
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