Synopsis

People are more connected, yet more alone in this digital society. The Korean 'Kut' ? an old Shamanic ritual still in effective use is one such communal gathering and healing. Miyeoji-Baengdi is the space in-between the spiritual and material world in Jeju-Ku in which conceptually analogous to the virtual world: where is there but untouchable. The piece ‘Twilight Zone’ is inspired by this interesting resemblance. Through the virtual lights lit by shaman rituals, six Kut performers interact with a master shaman take us to a new world where the spiritual artistry of Kut is embraced in the digital-techne to heal sorrows and boost joys of our souls.

Review

“The panel of judges and audiences were fascinated by Maro's staging who transforms the local traditional culture into performance art. With Miyeoji-Baengdi was evoked the vast wilderness between this life and eternity in Jeju-Gut, MARO presents a new staging combining digital technology and Gut, the origin of Korean traditional performing arts living together with Koreans for 5,000 years“ _ ChosunMedia

“The piece ie equally enjoyable by both old and young…The work of art combined the digital image with Korean drumming, modern dance, and interactive arts”_ CJ E&M TVM supporters review

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Creator / artist

An innovative traditional Korean performance group based in Jeju Island dedicated to fostering national artistic traditions and local folk culture through dance, song, and percussion, interwoven with elements of mythology, shamanism and rituals. The members of MARO have been living together and continuously having performances and educational activities since 2000. They are creating high quality works that their teamwork stands out, including a wide variety of genres by multi-talented members. Since 2013, MARO has fused traditional and contemporary performance styles into their production, earning them the reputation as one of Korea’s premier traditional arts troupes. Most notably in 2015, awarded the best prize in OPENSTAGE by New York Cultural Center, nominated three parts of Darkchat Award in Edfringe.

Promotion Information

TOUR SIZE
Performers : 6-8 person
Staff : 3 person

DURATION
60 min. ( without intermission )

STAGE SIZE
Width: 8 m, Depth: 6 m, Height: 4 m

Contact

Manager : SONG, Joo-yeon

Korea Arts Management Service Manager 02-708-2275
pams@gokams.or.kr