Technical requirements:
space - 2 mts. front x 2 mts. background
lighting - 1 red spotlight, 2 pink or white spotlights
possible space: Juan C. Tajes Studio & Microteatro / others
The Red Box is the beginning of a broader project ...
Very Important advice:
At this performance it's not allowed to use mobile phones, cameras or other devices
to capture images, photographs or record videos.
Technical requirements:
space - 2 mts. front x 2 mts. background
lighting - 1 red spotlight, 2 pink or white spotlights
possible space: Juan C. Tajes Studio & Microteatro / others
The origin
The Character
Lais of Corynth - "For her Aphrodite tore her lovely cheeks, and sobbing Love groaned and wailed. Had she not made her bed the public slave of gain, Greece would have battled for her as for Helen." (Antipatros of Sidon,
Greek Anthology, as translated by W.R. Paton)
The Actress
Grainne Delaney – Actress – Ireland - She has a Diploma in Physiotherapy, a Masters Degree in Psychology & Theatre and a Certification in Coaching.
Currently she gives Storytelling & Mask Workshops and Communication Coaching for clients with technical or financial backgrounds. She has been teaching Theatre and Drama in The Netherlands since 2001 and specialising with dancers at the Academie voor Theater en Dans since 2004.
The Author & Director
Carmen Toledo – Author/Director - Graduated from the EMAD of Montevideo, Uruguay, in Theater Direction and Stage Management (Scenography, Costumes, Lighting). Cultural Manager, Executive Producer of actors, musicians and singers, was part of the team of the National Comedy of Uruguay for more than five years. The Red Box is her first work written and directed in English and also the first in Amsterdam.
Photos: Manjit Krishna Kaur
Photo: Xandra van Rossem
The Project
THE RED BOX
A performance on the visibility of prostitutes through History.
1 performance...
4 showcases of the Red Light District...
4 prostitutes...
4 characters that emerge from History to empower themselves in the present, achieving a common connection, showing 4 sides of prostitution, different realities and wielding a true claim for space and rights.
THE RED BOX began as a theater monologue, with the idea of reflecting the empowerment of women who practice prostitution, beyond the stigma or exclusion of a world society that continues, through the centuries, considering it inferior, repulsive and without wondering who they really are.
In Amsterdam, in the midst of the debate about whether prostitution showcases should remain a tourist attraction as part of the Red Light District landscape, or if they should be moved to another place and under other conditions, sex workers defend their right to remain in what they consider their space, like any other worker.
Lais
of Corynth
Grainne
Delaney
Messalina
The Empress
Silvia
Terribili
Ninon
de L'Enclos
Delphine
Ural
La Güera
Rodríguez
Claribel
Rodríguez Castillo
Premiere scheduled for December, 2020.
Characters & Actresses
La Güera
Rodríguez
Claribel
Rodríguez Castillo
Character:
LA GÜERA RODRIGUEZ - (The blonde Rodríguez)
Origin: New Spain / Mexico
She was born in 1778 in New Spain and died in 1851 in Mexico City, already independent, thanks to her active collaboration.
From an aristocratic family, at a time when women weren't even allowed to read and write, she managed to influence politics through her social skills, playing a fundamental role in the independence of Mexico, although "strangely" she's not included in History books.
We have been inspired by her spirit to move through the centuries to the present.
A woman married by decree, for committing the "sin" of kissing in public.
A woman whose husband attempted to kill her.
A woman with the courage to did whatever was necessary to make her country free.
Is she a prostitute?
Yes.
But it could be any woman ...
It could be anyone.
Respect her!
Actress:
CLARIBEL RODRÍGUEZ CASTILLO
Origin: Colombia
She studied Actors Direction at EICTV International School of Cinema and Television. She has deepened her work on the Theater of the Oppressed. Actually she organizes and teaches workshops at ZID Theater, and she's studying Social Work. She participated in productions such as: Las guisas, Odyssee, Pure tale and She, her, me and you and me, among other works.mong other works.
Ninon
de L'Enclos
Delphine
Ural
Character:
NINON DE L'ENCLOS
Origin: Paris / France
She was born in Paris in 1615 (or 1620, date discussed) and died at the same city in 1705.
Beautiful and intelligent, she had the ability to turn her small inheritance into a fortune, running the most distinguished hall of Parisian society of her time, creating a veritable network of contacts spanning literature, art, politics, and sex. Her fame and seduction made her worthy of the nickname: "Notre Dame des Amours".
We have been inspired by her spirit to move through the centuries to the present.
A woman who knew how to build her own company from scratch.
A woman scandalized the Court and the Church.
A woman capable of loving despite appearances.
Is she a prostitute?
Yes.
But it could be any woman ...
It could be anyone.
Respect her!
Actress:
DELPHINE URAL
Origin: France
She also has a diploma in Veterinary Medicine.
She has lived in Amsterdam for three years and has participated in several French and English-speaking productions, including: Nymph Errant, Burried child, Bernarda Alba's house and in the musical Allegro.
Also at cinema productions: Dejá vu and House of the Lord.
Messalina
The Empress
Silvia
Terribili
Character:
MESSALINA, THE EMPRESS
Origin: Rome, Italy
She lived from 24 to 48 AD, and her period as Augusta Empress was from the year 41 AD until her death, being the first woman of the Roman Empire to hold that position.
History didn't do her justice and pigeonholed her at the image of nymphomaniac and libertine, but Messalina is a more complex character, proud of a sexuality that empowers her to unsuspected limits for her times, which ends up turning her in dangerous to the Empire.
We have been inspired by her spirit to move through the centuries to the present.
A woman who discovers sex only after being a teenage mother.
A woman who loves her children, even if she didn't want to have them.
A woman who decides on her body, after a marriage agreed by her parents.
Is she a prostitute?
Yes.
But it could be any woman ...
It could be anyone.
Respect her!
Actress:
SILVIA TERRIBILI
Origin: Italy
Living in Amsterdam since 1980. She directs a radio program and practices active political, mainly in the areas of: environmental pollution, energy policies and organic agriculture. Graduated in English language and literature. She's part of the Astarotheatro Group an has participated in The Great Charm of Timelessness (Love), Dialogue in Erba, Alli Mana Pá K'eho, Themis & Lombroso, The grouch, among other works.
Lais
of Corynth
Grainne
Delaney
Character:
LAIS of CORYNTH
Origin: Sicily / Greece
Controversial and unique, Lais was an important hetaria* who captivated personalities of her Age with her beauty and intelligence. She lived around 425 BC during the Peloponnesus war.
We have been inspired by her spirit to move through the centuries to the present.
A woman who changes time, place, physiognomy, skin...
A woman who sheds her slave status, who instructs and empowers herself to confront those who marginalize, or abuse her.
A woman who transforms, leaves parts of herself to build others and like a Phoenix bird, is reborn from its own ashes.
Is she a prostitute?
Yes.
But it could be any woman ...
It could be anyone.
Respect her!
Actress:
GRAINNE DELANEY
Origin: Ireland
She has a Diploma in Physiotherapy, a Masters Degree in Psychology & Theatre and a Certification in Coaching.
Currently she gives Storytelling & Mask Workshops and Communication Coaching for clients with technical or financial backgrounds. She has been teaching Theatre and Drama in The Netherlands since 2001 and specialising with dancers at the Academie voor Theater en Dans since 2004.
Testimonials
Special Thanks:
We are piloting this piece with the generosity of Juan C. Tajes Art-Studio & Microteatro who donated the space for performance.
Warmoesstraat, 109 - 1012 JA - Amsterdam
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Summary:
Title: THE RED BOX
Cast: Claribel Rodríguez Castillo, Delphine Ural, Grainne Delaney and Silvia Terribili
Text and Direction: Carmen Toledo
Two unique premiere features:
December 2020, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 - 8 p.m.
Space: Juan C. Tajes Art-Studio & Microteatro (Warmoesstraat, 109B - 1012JA - Amsterdam)
Limited capacity = 11 people
Language: English (and short speeches in French, Italian, Spanish and Greek)
Duration: 70 minutes.
The public must enter the space and remain during the show with a facemask, due to the measures against the Coronavirus.
Show suitable only for people over 18 years old.
The use of mobile phones or taking photos or videos is NOT allowed during the show.
To reserve your place in one of our performances, and due to the pertinent measures in the theaters due to the coronavirus, please indicate:
1 - date you want to enjoy our performance
2 - number of people you reserve for
3 - whether those people can sit together or not (please, see our mapa)
4 - a telephone number and a contact email (in case of contagion we must inform you, and also if for any reason the performance of the day you chose was canceled or modified in day or time, you will also be notified through the means that you indicated.)
Important:
When you do your booking you will receive a confirmation from us within a maximum period of 24 hours (if you don't receive it, please let us know).
Once confirmed, your reservation will be provisional up to 72 hours prior to the performance you have chosen, within which time you will receive a new notification to make your contribution to our performance effective; then you will receive the final confirmation to assist to the event.
Our 2021 season would have started on January 15, but it is being postponed due to the closure of the theaters due to measures against the coronavirus.
Soon we will announce a new date in which we hope to show our performance.
An exclusive private performance?
Do you want to hire an exclusive private performance on one of our dates for a group maximum 12 people with later time (15 to 30 minutes) to share a feedback with our team of actresses? Then you can send us an email to know the conditions and we will inform you with pleasure and without any commitment.
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