Bistoury’s performances are known for their intense physicality and darkly sardonic perspectives on contemporary culture, so the selection promises to be eclectic and surprising. Participants in the film component include well-known local talents like Niurka Marquez and Marissa Alma Nick, as well as artists from Iran, Ireland, and Finland. The program will also feature Rudi Goblen’s “Ser
We spoke with Taran about improvisation, the festival. and Bistoury’s plans for the future.
For you, what is improvisation?
In the life of a stage or creative space, improvisation can be considered an instrument for exploration, like a tool for expanding creative possibilities, whether they end up in the composition or not.
What has been one of the biggest surprises about putting together the festival?
The ability to include Havana as the festival’s second home base — this, thanks to the support of and invitation from Sandra Ramy, director of dance programming at the Fabrica de Arte Cubano. The FAC is a space driven by the necessity to rescue, support, and promote the work of local and international artists from all branches of the arts.
Tell us about the live performance component and how it's unique to the festival.
Local artist Rudi Goblen has been commissioned thanks to the support of Vivian Marthell, codirector of O Cinema. Rudi will debut his piece “Ser
Why was it important to take the festival to Cuba?
For Bistoury, it’s very important for cultural exchange and our international reach. We’re working to create a platform that allows local and international artists the experience of presenting or developing their projects outside their home cities. Soon Bistoury will launch a program of artistic residencies that also take place in Cuba. We consider Cuba the second base of the festival; therefore, we want to share her with the rest of the artists who are interested.
—Mia Leonin, Artburstmiami.com
305 & Havana International Improv Fest
8 p.m. Saturday, May 27. Improvisation workshop with Sandra Ramy, 7 - 9 p.m. May 24 - 26. Both events take place at Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores. Visit Bistoury.org or call 305-751-9550. Performances and workshops are free and open to the public.
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