Maya Angelou
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ROLE MODEL

A DANCE CONCERT

In ROLE MODEL a group of six women stand strong together: masculine, feminine, intrepid, insecure, rough, gentle. In revealing their vulnerability they emanate strength and show the value of taking pride in yourself.

Six radically different performers with backgrounds in urban dance styles from hip hop and house dance to waacking and vogueing meet in the abstract artistic world of Nicole Beutler and co-creator Magne van den Berg: virtuoso dance in a sea of subtle meaning.

ROLE MODEL is a performance that celebrates individuality and diversity. In song, dance, spoken word, and a few well-aimed karate kicks, the women present a potent image of empowerment. Driven by the atmospheric and compelling soundtrack by Beutler’s regular composer Gary Shepherd / DJ Streamer, this energetic dance concert provides food for thought for young and old. 

A performance suitable for 12 years and (much) older

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ABOUT THE MAKERS

ROLE MODEL brings together the urban dance world of DOX with the abstract and richly layered theatre of Nicole Beutler and Magne van den Berg. The work of choreographer Nicole Beutler lies at the intersection of fine art, theatre and dance, and always poses profound questions about the world around us. She investigates human issues with a drive to explore fresh influences. DOX is a Utrecht-based production house for urban arts which creates performances and events with a new generation of makers and young performers in the Netherlands and beyond. Beutler regularly works with Magne van den Berg. Their collaborations include LIEFDESVERKLARING (voor altijd), LIEFDESVERKLARING (2014), Piece (2011) and 1: SONGS (2010). Van den Berg is renowned as a writer for theatre and a director of her own work. It is a partnership guaranteed to produce thought-provoking, high-energy performances laced with humour.

REVIEWS

  • REVIEW THE PARADE NRC ****

    NRC, by Ron Rijghard

    The young dancers in Role Model by DOX and Nicole Beutler, the choreographer who was awarded the Gieskes-Strijbis Podium Prize (60,000 euros) last week as a maker who enriches the stage landscape, are really completely themselves. The six women look powerful and tough, both during their flashy urban dance moves and in the moments when they talk about themselves. They are not average, they say, but all the more combative. Their vulnerable and self-confident attitude makes Role model an inspiring mix of dance, theater and rap.

  • REVIEW THE PARADE VOLKSKRANT ***

    de Volkskrant, by Karin Veraert

    Insecurity, individuality and (female) solidarity are also central to the contagious Role Model by DOX and Nicole Beutler. Six dancers in beautiful, silver-grey colored clothes come together in various beautiful formations, alternately cheerful, sometimes a bit grim, sometimes witty. They express their moods and feelings in different dance styles; each has its own story or experience and reports on it in its own way, at some point also in words. The latter breaks the performance a bit, but that is soon made up for with a strong catwalk part to a rousing end.

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  • REVIEW THE PARADE TELEGRAAF

    Telegraaf, by Esther Kleuver

    In a wonderfully energetic show, we see how [five women] start out as little gray mice, but go into battle and grow into strong, colorful individuals.

Cast & Credits

Direction: Nicole Beutler and Magne van den Berg
Choreography in collaboration with the dancers: Anne Fay Kops, Debbie Ruijter, Deschny Rogers, Djinti Sullivan, Lucinda Wessels, Tamara Robledo Oud
Performance 2019: Debbie Ruijter, Deschny Rogers, Djinti Sullivan, Lucinda Wessels, Tamara Robledo Oud, Anne-Fay Kops / Sophia Mason
Texts in collaboration with the dancers / Text coach: Magne van den Berg
Music: Gary Shepherd (DJ Streamer)
Costumes: Jessica Helbach
Scenography and light design: Sascha van Riel
Répétiteur: Anne Suurendonk
Technicians: Peter Goudswaard, Jeroen Smith, Arne Haijtink, Dion Schuddemat
Production on tour: Juul Spoor
Production: Nicole Beutler Projects
A Coproduction of: Nicole Beutler Projects & DOX
With thanks to: Djahan Mazhari (kalarippayat training), Amber Vineyard (vogueing masterclass)
Photography campaign: Kamerich & Budlowitz-EYES2
Graphic design campaign: No Stresz
Scene photography: Anja Beutler
Photography publicity photo: Tatchatrin Choeychom
Teasers: Lost Project
Trailer: Bas de Brouwer
Made possible by: Fonds Podiumkunsten, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst, Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie, Gemeente Utrecht
Acquisition & tour planning: Theaterzaken Via Rudolphi

Calendar

Previous performances

Voorstelling of activiteit Datum en tijd Zaal of locatie Gelegenheid
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Fabrik Potsdam
Potsdam / Duitsland
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Fabrik Potsdam
Potsdam / Duitsland
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Think Big! Festival
München
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Think Big! Festival
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SWOP Festival
Roskilde
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SWOP Festival
Roskilde
Geannuleerd
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Festival Meli'mome
Reims (FR)
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Festival Meli'mome
Reims (FR)
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Spleen Festival
Graz (AT)
ROLE MODEL
Spleen Festival
Graz (AT)
ROLE MODEL
ECI Cultuurfabriek
Roermond
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Het Parktheater Eindhoven
Eindhoven
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LUX
Nijmegen GEANNULEERD
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Schouwburg Ogterop
Meppel (NL)
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Het Klooster
Woerden
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Theater Ins Blau
Leiden
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Podium Hoge Woerd
De Meern (NL)
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Kunstlinie
Almere (NL)
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Stadsschouwburg Utrecht
Utrecht
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De Lawai Drachten
Drachten
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Kunstmin
Dordrecht (NL)
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Stadsschouwburg de Harmonie
Leeuwarden
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Frascati
Amsterdam
ROLE MODEL
Frascati
Amsterdam
ROLE MODEL
De Groene Engel
Oss (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Theater Zuidplein
Rotterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Zwolse Theaters
Zwolle (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Corrosia Theater
Almere (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Schouwburg Hengelo
Hengelo
ROLE MODEL
Schäxpir Festival
Linz (AT)
ROLE MODEL
Tanzhaus nrw Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf (DE)
ROLE MODEL
Tanzhaus nrw Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf (DE)
ROLE MODEL
Tanzhaus nrw Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf (DE)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Utrecht
Utrecht (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Utrecht
Utrecht (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Nederlands Theater Festival
Amsterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Utrecht
Utrecht (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Utrecht
Utrecht (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Utrecht
Utrecht (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Amsterdam
Amsterdam
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Amsterdam
Amsterdam
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Amsterdam
Amsterdam
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Amsterdam
Amsterdam
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Amsterdam
Amsterdam
ROLE MODEL
Julidans, Amsterdam
Amsterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Rotterdam
Rotterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Rotterdam
Rotterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Rotterdam
Rotterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Rotterdam
Rotterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Parade Rotterdam
Rotterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Vondelpark Openluchttheater
Amsterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Toneelschuur
Haarlem
ROLE MODEL
Theater Kikker
Utrecht
ROLE MODEL
Theater Kikker
Utrecht
ROLE MODEL
Tweetakt Festival
Utrecht
ROLE MODEL
Het Park
Hoorn
ROLE MODEL
Rotterdamse Schouwburg
Rotterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Frascati
Amsterdam
ROLE MODEL
Frascati
Amsterdam
ROLE MODEL
Theater aan het Spui
Den Haag (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Posthuis Theater
Heerenveen (NL)
ROLE MODEL
Corrosia Theater
Almere (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Krakeling
Amsterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Krakeling
Amsterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Krakeling
Amsterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Krakeling
Amsterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Krakeling
Amsterdam (NL)
ROLE MODEL
De Lieve Vrouw
Amersfoort
ROLE MODEL
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht
Utrecht
ROLE MODEL
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht
Utrecht