Volleyball players/actresses Aðalbjorg Arnadottir (outside hitter) and Ylfa Áskelsdottir (middle blocker) make up the duo Díó. 5 years ago they stepped into the idiosyncratic, complex world of Icelandic adult volleyball. After dozens of competitions around the country, plenty of medals, drama and injury, they are eager to invite you to join them for an evening of volleyball.
t’s Volleyball Hallelujah is a performance that takes its script and structure from the movement score of an adult volleyball final. Throughout the research phase, the performers have conducted numerous interviews, while documenting their own careers as rising stars within the world of adult volleyball.
What: A perfomance.
How many: 2 performers, 1 showrunner.
How Long: 60 minutes.
Audience: 14.- 20
Available: From spring 2019.
Can travel: Yes, easy and light travelling. 1x big suitcase.
RIDER:
20X10 SPACE.
A) (BEST)- A gymnasium that needs to have or can accomodate a volleyball court.
B) (Not so good but could work) A black box.
Bench/chairs for 14 persons.
2-3 small tables.
Projector (can be provided by us).
Minimum 2 speakers (1 PA system at least).
Extension cords (electrical).
1 XLR cables (5 – 15 meters).
Mixer.
Glass display cabinet
Sandwich grill.
A spotlight – needs to be on ground.
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