Debate for puppets

Venue
Archa+

Main role
Sound Design

Premiere
26/6/2024

A unique debate concept, where the discussants do not know each other's identities, nor do the audience members.

The identity of guests is hidden at all times. They sit behind a wooden booth, their voice is modified and they are represented by typed marionettes placed in front of booths with the discussants, and three puppeteers animate them according to what they say, how they laugh, or how they react to each other.

Invited are experts on the topic, but also lay people, celebrities, or simply people who have a desire to debate.

We've had enough! We've had enough of unnecessary human prejudices. We've had enough of people judging others based on their appearance or education. People are incapable of talking to others without forming preconceived opinions about their thoughts. So, as a significant part of a long-standing cultural tradition, co-conspirators in the revival of the Czech nation, and holders of UNESCO's status of intangible cultural heritage, we have decided to help you and take on the challenging role of discussants ourselves. Hopefully, we'll get somewhere—unless we get tangled up in it all...

Yours, PUPPETS!

Concept: Kateřina Císařová, Štěpán Gajdoš Directing and dramaturgy: Doubravka Dostálová, Samuel Špilar Set Design: Louis Traore Sound Design: David Ficek