Welcome To Our Guesthouse #8

How much freedom does today’s generation of theater-makers feel to take their time? In a fast-paced, productivity-focused society, the pressure to process and deliver can be overwhelming. How does this affect creators today, and to what extent do they feel able to explore at their own pace? How can we, as professionals, foster environments that support time for genuine exploration?

In this program, we invite makers and professionals to consider the role of time in creative practice and discover ways to support individual growth and varied tempos. Networking can often feel awkward, so we’ve created playful, pressure-free spaces to foster genuine connection. Through anonymous speed-dating sessions, cocktail-making to enjoy the moment, and a clay workshop exploring our relationship with time, we cultivate different rhythms of interaction. The day will close with a Q&A to reflect on our experiences and time's impact on artistic practice.

Clay workshop by Isabel van Hauwe

Isabel van Hauwe's workshop takes its starting point from a quote about time by quantum physicist Karen Barad.

“Time is not universally given, it is articulated and re-synchronized through material practices. In other words, like position momentum, time itself only makes sense in the context of particular phenomena.” 

Inspired by Karen Barad and driven by the belief that the perception of time is shaped culturally and politically, Isabel leads this clay workshop where participants collectively create a physical experience of time, exploring the malleability of time and space.