The Traitor
A performance depicting ailment in one's identity.
"Right from the start, the audience is captivated as dancers begin to dramatically contort their bodies in an awkward fashion to heart-pounding music, vividly transmitting the protagonist’s frustration. No artistic stone was left unturned in the creation of this performance." - Caren Pace
When a person feels they no longer fit the dominant culture in their community, their emotions, and mental state can be strongly affected. Presented in an abstract manner, we follow the narrative of a community where people speculate, dictate and intimidate. With the pressure to conform becoming unbearable, leaving seems to be the only form of escape for some. Staged in a way to heighten a sense of confinement, THE TRAITOR represents the insular mentality the artist finds in some Maltese communities and challenges the idea of conformity she finds all too common in contemporary society.
Choreography : Diane Portelli
Music Composition : Mario Sammut
Costume Design : Ritianne Zammit
"Right from the start, the audience is captivated as dancers begin to dramatically contort their bodies in an awkward fashion to heart-pounding music, vividly transmitting the protagonist’s frustration. No artistic stone was left unturned in the creation of this performance." - Caren Pace
When a person feels they no longer fit the dominant culture in their community, their emotions, and mental state can be strongly affected. Presented in an abstract manner, we follow the narrative of a community where people speculate, dictate and intimidate. With the pressure to conform becoming unbearable, leaving seems to be the only form of escape for some. Staged in a way to heighten a sense of confinement, THE TRAITOR represents the insular mentality the artist finds in some Maltese communities and challenges the idea of conformity she finds all too common in contemporary society.
Choreography : Diane Portelli
Music Composition : Mario Sammut
Costume Design : Ritianne Zammit
Performed for :
V18 Programe selection upcoming choreographers 2018 - Malta
Valletta Capital of Culture closing event 2018 - Malta
Teatro Nohema 2023 - Milan
Valletta Campus Theatre 2023 - Malta
Dinam Festival 2023 - Timisoara, Romania
V18 Programe selection upcoming choreographers 2018 - Malta
Valletta Capital of Culture closing event 2018 - Malta
Teatro Nohema 2023 - Milan
Valletta Campus Theatre 2023 - Malta
Dinam Festival 2023 - Timisoara, Romania