Natalia Kaliada, co-founding artistic director of Belarus Free Theatre, requested that The Seattle Times not share details about the company’s itinerary. Kaliada co-directed “Burning Doors,” an intense, impressionistic rendering of three real-life stories of artists living under political repression, which the group is currently performing at On The Boards.
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Wow. Never do I forget the privilege I have being able to go to this school, coming from a very privileged town and being a white person in America. However, too often do I forget that art, and being able to express yourself through art, is also a privilege that many people do not have. The fact that these actors and artists risked their lives and the lives of their families to continue to do what they believe in and love is jaw dropping. I am amazed that despite the danger they are in and the risk they are taking, these artists can still be light hearted and able to laugh. That is a kind of dedication that I cannot even imagine, since I have no need to hide who I am for fear of prosecution.
I am particularly curious about how the rigging system for show works, as there seems to be multiple points where humans are hung from the system by a single rope. I do not have any experience working with rigging systems that bear human weight, and I would be interested to know how this one works.
I can imagine this show would be very exhausting and heart wrenching to experience as an audience member, but if I had the chance to, I would watch it, not only to appreciate the hard work and amazing artistry this piece presents and to support these artists, but to also remember how much privilege I have as an American artist.
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