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Monday, July 21, 2008

Origins

Jorge Luis Morejon. Origins Project's rehearsal.
York University. Toronto, 2007
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Jorge Luis Morejon was one of the actors who participated in the September 11th, 2007, Origins Project at York University’s Joseph G. Green Studio, where they had the opportunity to create together a memorable night of ritual and magic. Origins aimed at reconnecting theatre with theatre’s ancient roots. The creative process involved getting together and sharing myths and stories of creation from different ancient cultures. In turn, these stories became the fabric of the performance that emerged as a result of the project’s workshop.
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"The content, though important, was not the most valuable thing that night. What was truly important for us, I feel, was that the essential purpose of theatre and performance was once again revealed. Before our eyes, we saw the wonders of community building, the importance of creating meaning, the different degrees of bonding, and a reviving atmosphere of solidarity, humanity and concern."
Jorge Luis Morejon

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Livejournal. Artlander. Escambray Country. July 2, 2008. http://jorgemorejon.livejournal.com/

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