marathon - Galapiat Cirque

MARATHON
{Sébastien Wojdan}
"With the rage of a boxer and the stamina of a long-distance runner,
Sébastien Wojdan embarks the spectator on the razor s edge, in a show
of drawn daggers. «Marathon», the aptly named, superb universe of
punk poetry distilled in a Circus ambiance."
Hervé Queille ‒ Le Télégramme - 2 april 2013
teaser https://vimeo.com/62624011
PRODUCTION Galapiat Cirque
1 rue des terres Nuevas, 22360
Langueux - FRANCE
http://galapiat-cirque.fr
CONTACT
Nolwenn MANAC H [email protected]
+33 (0)6 76 78 01 19 THE SHOW
Circus solo, from 6 years +
Duration: 1:15 hour
Circular tribune, seating capacity: 160 (we provide for our tribune).
Premiered in January 2013, Le Grand Pré, Langueux (France)
« Marathon » is the result of my research in circus arts as a juggler, a musical
handyman, a circus-lover, a child of working-class Polish immigrants. The show
raises questions and makes me think about my place in the world, I am looking and
finding answers
Sébastien Wojdan, 2011.
Marathon is a challenge, one that consists of being alone in front of an audience and
confessing one s strengths and weaknesses. On stage, an urgency settles, conveyed
by a series of actions in the form of numerous achievements enhanced by trance
music originating in electric modernity. Whether these exploits are successful or not,
danger is present and the risk-taking significant, body temperature rises, heart beats
accelerate, hands start shaking. Slowly but surely, the mask falls. Being on stage,
simply, the truth bared
MARATHON is about Circus
A solo performer represents an orchestra, brass wind and electric guitar.
He is in a trance as if exalted and to better eclipse himself. He dances.
On stage: clubs, slack wire, knives, an axe and handstands.
Continuously pushing the limits.
Marathon does not know exactly what Circus is about
MARATHON is a shout.
That of a man facing the entire world.
To say who he is, upright, before it is too late. Perhaps before his body is no longer
capable, or not like it used to be.
To say what he likes, his dreams, his fears. To reflect on his life before continuing
To give himself up, totally, a fragile human.
ALONE in front of THE OTHERS, intimate and familiar.
MARATHON is a challenge
That of pushing back the Laws of Gravity, attaining speed and virtuosity.
On stage, these exploits act as a motor which beckon the audience. An urgency
mounts, conveyed by a series of actions whether successful or not. Danger is
present and the risk-taking significant.
MARATHON is a gift without wrapping.
For almost an hour and a half, Sébastien Wojdan offers the audience his best in a
riveting and pure performance, the results of more than 14 years of fierce labor.
He does so in a simple and generous way, uncompromisingly.
Upon entering the circular structure with a tribune of 160 seats, the audience is
invited into his universe. MARATHON can be performed in theatres, in a Big Top, in
sports halls, in schools. We can go wherever the audiences are.
BASIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (extracts)
Touring crew:
4 persons (1 artist, 1 Head of Lighting, 1 Head of Sound, 1 Touring Manager)
Hotel: 4 bedrooms with breakfast included
Food : the receiving venue will provide for lunch and dinner or pay per diems.
Convoy
A van (Sprinter) + trailer (Length : 4m50 / 14.76 Ft.) from Langueux (France)
Extra vehicle if crew doesn t travel by train
Stage
Marathon requires a circular playing area of a diameter of 14m (ideal dimensions).or
12m minimum, surrounded by our own tribune, which will be on the stage when it is
possible or in the FOH when there is no tribune or when it is retractable. It could be
outdoor.
Please let us know about the rigging possibilities.
Marathon requires a bare floor of a diameter of 9m. We can provide one if necessary
but would prefer using the one on stage when it is possible (knife throwing on the
floor)
Seating capacity: 160 (school audiences: 180)
Access to disabled people: a wheelchair is equivalent to 4-8 seats depending on its
size and takes up the space of 1 to 2 rows.
Our needs :
Lighting and sound (technical details on request)
Touring Schedule
Day -2 (day -1 si travel is less than 200 km) : Arrival
Day -1 Morning : Fit up Tribune and stage design
Day-1Afternoon / Evening : Light and sound rig, sound chek, light focus
Performing days : Warm-UP and Rehearsals in the mornig and afternoon + Show
After show or Day +1 depending on show time and location : strike
Day +1 : departure of company
THE TEAM
Writer, performer: Sébastien Wojdan
Juggler, knife thrower and musician, Sébastien trained at the School of Circus Arts
Balthazar in Montpellier, then at the French National School of Circus Arts (Ecole
Nationale des Arts du Cirque) in Rosny-Sous-Bois and at the National Center of
Circus Arts (Centre National des Arts du Cirque-CNAC) in Châlons-en-Champagne
(18th class). He also trained in contemporary, classical and jazz dance at
EPSEDANSE in-Montpellier.
Upon graduation and a tour with CNAC production Tout est perdu, sauf le bonheur
(all is lost except happiness) directed by Philippe Car (Cartoun Sardines), (La VilletteParis, Furies Festival in Châlons en Champagne, Circa Festival in Auch), together
with five other artists he formed the troupe Galapiat Circus and created the show
« Risque ZérO ». Sébastien also takes part in several musical projects among which
« Ralush Baluch ». As a Jack of all trades, he was keen on undertaking all the
necessary steps for the production of his Marathon: construction of the tribune,
sewing of the curtains, writing of the promotional documents, composing the music
Insight: Gilles Cailleau
Theatrical wizzard since 1986, he has done almost every job in this field: comedian,
acrobat, set designer, lighting, handyman, writer, electrician, truck driver, production
and stage manager, musician. He is the director and a comedian of the travelling
theatre company « Attention Fragile » funded in 1999 in Marseille. He created
several pieces among which « Le tour complet du cœur » (2002), « Fournaise »
(2007) « Tout l univers en plus petit » (2009) « Gilles et Bérénice » (2011). He also
accompanies circus artists with their personal creative process as with Thomas
Reduet in «Thomas Parle d amour ». In the same way, he helped launch the show
Risque ZérO in 2008. This collaboration initiated a mutual trust and a common wish
to continue the companionship.
Lighting design and props: Pierrot Usureau
Construction: Sébastien Wojdan, Benjamin Bottinelli Hahn
Mainaud
Sound and props: Franck Beaumard or Mikaël Remigereau
Lighting and props in replacement: Pauline Aussibal
Assistant choreographer: Nanda Suc Robledo
Touring Management: Nolwenn Manac h
Office Management: Lucile Mulliez and Emmanuelle Nonet
Photos: © Sébastien Armengol
Videos: Alex Guillaume
and Luc
SUPPORTS
Production : Association Galapiat Cirque
In the years 2000, Galapiat Company and its organization was formed by six artists
among whom Sébastien Wojdan. They all met at the French National School of
Circus Arts (Ecole Nationale des Arts du Cirque) in Rosny-Sous-Bois and at the
French National Center of Circus Arts (Centre National des Arts du Cirque-CNAC) in
Châlons-en-Champagne. In 2008, they produced their collective show Risque ZérO
which has been touring incessantly since, in France as well as overseas. The
Association Galapiat Cirque ensures the production and diffusion of at least ten
different shows created by the various artists of the company.
Coproductions :
Le Grand Pré, Scène de Territoire (22), Centre National des Arts de la Rue, Le
Fourneau (29).
With the support of :
Carré Magique Lannion Trégor, Pôle national des arts du cirque en Bretagne (22)
Espace Périphérique, Ville de Paris - Parc de la Villette (75), Le Trio Théâtre (56),
Cirk Eole (57), Balthazar Centre des Arts du Cirque (34), Le P tit Cirk (22) Cirque
Melem (31), Compagnie Mesdemoiselles (49), le Théâtre de la Folle Pensée (22).