ASTA
Matéria
TEXT AND STAGING Ricardo B. Marques
INTERPRETATION Carmo Teixeira e Edmilson Gomes
LIGHT DESIGN Ricardo B. Marques
SCENOGRAPHY João Cantador
GRAPHIC DESIGN Sérgio Novo
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO Marina Schneider
CLOTHES Miguel Gigante
PRODUCTION AND COMMUNICATION Rui Pires
COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT Helena Ribeiro
“Material” is a two-act ideological fantasy that reflects on the inconsistencies of the
modern world and its problems. Two actors summarize convictions and shuffle systems, trying to find the synthesis of all their ills. The show develops around two characters who are looking for a base to base their ideas on. The issue is that when trying to define them, they encounter difficulties and inconsistencies that divide them between the potency of ideas and action. This show was designed based on the book “Correction” by Thomas Bernhard. Our interpretation coincides with the author’s, but allows us to make mistakes on our own.
ASTA is a professional creation and programming structure, founded in 2000 in Covilhã (PT). Its identity is grounded on a transdisciplinary culture, based on theater. Since its creation, ASTA has made presentations in dozens of cities in 17 countries. The association’s work is quite diverse; focuses on five main axes: Creations; Circulation; Programming/Festivals; Educational Service and Research Projects. In 2021, ASTA was recognized a public utility organization by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.