CONCEPT:
Øystein Elle, Karstein Solli
CHOREOGRAPHY:
Karstein Solli spolu s účinkujícími
DIRECTION:
Karstein Solli spolu s účinkujícími
PERFORMERS:
Geir Hytten, Håkon Sigernes, Øystein Elle, Thomas Hildebrand, Simen I. Vangen
DRAMATURGY:
Karstein Solli, Øystein Elle
LIGHT DESIGN:
Benjamin Fjellmann
MUSIC:
Øystein Ellein ve spolupráci s Øystein Elle, Simen I. Vangen, Thomas Hildebrand
COSTUMES:
Baron Von Bulldog, Kjell I. Nordstrøm
SCENOGRAPHY:
Carl Nilssen-Love
PRODICTION:
Øystein Elle / Capto Musicae a Karstein Solli Productions
PRODUCER:
Øystein Elle / Capto Musicae
CO-PRODUCTION:
Bærum Kulturhus
THANKS TO:
Vitor Truzzi (Visual consultation), Beata Kretovicova Iden (Executive producer in the production phase), Bente Ulla, Maybritt Jensen, Ann-Sofi Larsen, Toddler (specialized consultation)
WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF:
Art and Culture Norway, The Audio and Visual Fund
WITH THE SUPPORT OF:
Østfold University College
PREMIERE:
02.03.2023, Bærum Kulturhus
DURATION:
45 min
AGE:
0-5 years
A punk-rock concert, sparkly costumes, spiky hair, frolicsome playfulness and bursts of laughter. It may be a surprise, but these are not headliners at summer music festivals. We are talking about a Norwegian dance show for the little audience and not just their fathers. Rock Me Baby is a family experience that puts you out of countenance and warm the cockles of your heart at the same time.
Sadly, our society remains trapped in stereotypes, many of which are nonsensical and absurd. If there is something that fiercely defies and refuses to obey, it is the Norwegian dance show Rock Me Baby, created for the little spectators and not just their fathers. Five queer performers in sparkly costumes, conspicuous make-up and punk hairstyles present something totally unexpected, playful and very sensitive. Its authors, Karstein Solli and Øystein Elle, have extensive experience with young audiences, and their work is based on complex research on stimuli that are comfortable for our little ones. Even though Rock Me Baby may feel like pretty hard stuff, including sound, it is adapted to the needs of young audiences. The result is a welcoming, playful, and creative show that reaches out to the audience, entertaining and enthusing anybody watching it with an open heart and mind.
Øystein Elle is a versatile artist, active as a singer, actor, composer, director, lyricist, and producer. He completed his doctoral degree in performing and creative arts in 2017. Elle is an Associate Professor in music and performing arts at Østfold University College. He has led and/or participated in numerous productions, presented in Europe, Asia, the USA, and South America. Since 2008 he has, in addition to his performances for a general/adult audience been an active creator and performer of interdisciplinary performances for the youngest, 0-6 years.
Karstein Solli is a performing artist and choreographer, and an Associate Professor in acting and drama He possesses unique knowledge of interdisciplinary expression, and has given a number of workshops nationally and internationally. His distinctive performances have received positive reception and recognition. Since 1997, Solli has been receiving the National Guarantee Income for Artists. His performances have toured in the Nordics, Germany, Hungary, Italy, France, Chile, Brazil, and more.
