Ceremonias Pandémicas (Pandemic Ceremonies) was a response to the impossibility of gathering due to COVID-19. Curated by Mary Ann Vargas and played by an international group of actors and performers, it is back online for a limited time.
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the human psyche with Ceremonias Pandémicas, a triptych of filmed performances based on “Ceremonies for desperate actors,” the profound monologues of Cuban author Abilio Estévez translated by Kate Eaton.
Dive into the haunting memories of an elderly woman submerged beneath the sea with Santa Cecilia, pay tribute to the legendary Freddie Mercury; celebrating freedom, hedonism, and the exuberance of life with Freddie, and enjoy Tiny Man in a Bottle as it employs dark humour to present a poignant metaphor of human existence.
Sometimes read, sometimes spoken directly to the camera, the pieces are imaginative explorations of the experience of isolation and the creative resilience to communicate against all odds.
Each filmed performance delves into themes of nostalgia, despair, and the quest for meaning, offering a rich tapestry of emotions that resonate universally. Through evocative storytelling and striking visuals, Ceremonias Pandémicas invites audiences to confront the depths of human experience and emerge with a renewed appreciation for resilience and hope.
Join us in this artistic exploration performed during lockdown and returning for a limited time to Omnibus Theatre Youtube Channel.
CONTENT WARNING: References to Violence, Self-Harm, Death