Slightly Delayed? is an original production by Veselin Petrov, Ivan Stanchev and Mihail Sarvanski, actors experienced in Improv Theatre. Since its premiere in July, 2024, at Toplocentrala, FECE production has been performed at six different locations, including Troyan, Varna, and Cherni Osam village, with upcoming performances in Sofia.
The theatre game follows the structure of the Green Ethics Game (GEG), using a dice roll to present scenes on various topics provided by the scientific project partner, Technical University of Crete. The play includes five storylines, presented by different categories of the game format: Icon, Did You Know That, Quiz, True Story, and Everyday Life. These storylines explore various aspects of climate change, biodiversity, and overconsumption through improvisational theatre techniques.
Audience members are divided into two teams, each rolling the dice to determine which category will be performed next, gradually unveiling the different storylines. The actors act in specific roles assigned to each of the five scenes, highlighting various facets of climate change. The inclusivity and collaborative nature of the theatre game create an enjoyable experience for all audience members, who collectively respond to quizzes, for example, or generate energy for lighting up part of the stage decor. Slightly Delayed? is a theatre game that requires active audience participation, making it an integral part of the performance. As a result, each show is a unique experience, shaped by the location and the level of audience engagement.
Ivan Stanchev says in an interview for the Toplocentrala blog: “Nature itself sends messages every day about the emerging changes. We and the audience will explore how far our capabilities reach and to what extent we can take responsibility for what is happening.”
On July 15, 16, and 17, 2024, the FECE artistic team conducted three workshops with local communities. During these sessions, we engaged participants in the creative process, encouraging them to explore their artistic potential. Since improvisational theatre thrives on playful and dynamic structures, we integrated these elements into the play, transforming the audience into active participants in the theatre game. All workshop participants attended the premiere at Toplocetrala in Sofia, Bulgaria, on July 30th, alongside our partners from ASTA, Portugal, and NJEGOS, Serbia, who led a workshop on their approach to developing the GEG.
After its premiere in Sofia, the theatre game reached a diverse range of audiences, including high school students, representatives from the NGO and cultural sectors, experts, and families. The interactive nature of the game provides a compelling way to raise awareness about climate change. The GEG journey is well-received by audiences of all ages. It is particularly engaging for students and family experience.
The theatre play Slightly Delayed? is produсed within the Green Ethics project, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme, with the support of the National Culture Fund, Varna Municipality Culture Fund. The project is carried out in cooperation with 18 partners from 12 European countries, including Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy (lead partner), Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Hungary and Sweden.
Facebook: @greenethics.eu; Instagram: @greenethics.eu; Newsletter: https://www.greenethics.eu/contact; FECE Facebook