Last Hurrah
Last Hurrah is a party performance where different emotional sides of celebration rise to the surface. The protagonist’s bodily states and expressions bring forth layers of associations that intensify a sense of emptiness and awkwardness seen on stage. Familiar party songs, and party whistles distributed to the audience, create tension around the performer who tries to please her party guests as well as she can.
The performance premiered in August 2022 at Helsinki City Theatre's studio Pasila as part of a new initiative called The Stage for Contemporary Performance.
The performance is available for touring and has light technical requirements. Full documentation available.
Concept, choreography and performance: Sara Grotenfelt
Choreographic assistance and discussion partner: Sanni Kriikku
Production: Helsingin kaupunginteatteri (Helsinki City Theatre), Nykyesityksen näyttämö (Stage for Contemporary Performance)
Supported by: Taiteen edistämiskeskus, Routa Company residency and Liisa Pentti +Co residency
Thank you Jouni Järvenpää, Sanni Kriikku, Anne Naukkarinen, Maya Oliva, Selma Reynisdóttir and Suvi Tuominen for all your help and support.
Performances
January & February 2023 School tour for 9th graders in Pohjois-Savo
1.-2.9.2022 Tanssin Aika-festival, Jyväskylä
27.8.2022 Monitoimitila O, Helsinki
9.-15.8.2022 Helsinki City Theatre, Stage for Contemporary Performance
Photos above: Miika Storm
Photo on front page: Helen Korpak