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A WORLD WITHOUT SUBTITLES
Speaking of autism
Where words are not enough, hand shadow theater speaks.
The Hand Shadow Theatre performance "A World Without Subtitles" tells the story of a young man with autism spectrum disorder. Despite finding an oasis of peace in the water, the guy is forced to face social challenges on land - endless questions, information overload, rules of conduct and constant pressure to fit in. The fragmentary structure of the performance will open the door to the memories of a person with autism spectrum disorder, which will allow you to get acquainted with his everyday life. His greatest desire is to be understood. Maybe we are not so different?
The play is based on Naoki Higashida's book "Why Do I Like to Jump So Much?", which has become an important voice on the autism spectrum. The young man's experiences are transformed on stage into a sensitive story about neurodiversity, the pressure to fit in, and the right to be yourself.
Recommended age: N16
Director
Milda MIČIULYTE
Playwright
Dominyka BUDINAVIČIŪTĖ
Composer
Toma ČEPAITĖ
Set designer
Vita GES
Costume designer
Erika JANKAUSKAITE
Lighting designer
Dom ŠIAULYTIS
Actors
Matthew SIGLIUKAS,
Eglė Agota MATULYTĖ,
Domas ŠIAULYTIS/ Adelina SKALANDYTĖ-ŠIMONE
Veronika TARASEVIČIŪTĖ-ŠIAULYTIENĖ
Performance duration
60 minutes
*During the performance, intense sound and light effects are used in certain scenes.
The project is financed by:
Lithuanian Council for Culture
