In Dialogue With Society by Jörgen Dahlqvist

This doctoral project explores how different modes of representation in theatre can address the challenges to democracy through theatre performances. Through a combination of artistic narrative and performative analysis, the conceptualization, dramaturgy, staging and meaning making is presented. An existential, sociological, and cognitive understanding of narrative – where the blending of factual and fictional materials, the narration of a manifold of voices and audience participation has been in focus – have contributed to the ambition to engage with society through theatre. In addition, dialogical models used in the performances, such as conversation, perspective-taking, and invitation for self-reflection, are presented and discussed.

This exposition is under construction.

Skapa Demokrati

What is democracy and what happens if you try to build a democracy from nothing? Skapa Demokrati is a performances on democracy, the first in a series. Using theatre as a tool and method, we are exploring the challenges and threats facing democracy.

Photo Documentation

Script

Creating Democracy

By Jörgen Dahlqvist & Fredrik Haller

Dramaten

Photo: Hans Malm / Dramaten

Takoma Park, Washington DC

Photo: The Swedish Embassy

The Swedish Embassy, Washington DC

Photo: The Swedish Embassy

Concept and Direction:

Jörgen Dahlqvist and Fredrik Haller

Actors:

Julia Marko-Nord and Victor Iván

Skapa Demokrati premiered at Dramaten in 2021 and iterations of the performance has since been performed in Norway and the US.

The performance was initiated by Helena Hammarskiöld at Dramaten&. Produced by Dramaten in collaboration witn Malmö Theatre Academy and The Institute for Future Studies

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