In "Quadrifront," a new mono performance "Fake" about growing lost freedom
Reinis Boters incorporates childhood recordings into his mono performance, using them to explore universal themes and questions about identity and freedom.
Reinis Boters has creatively crafted a new mono performance titled "Fake" at the 'Quadrifront' venue, utilizing childhood recordings he made at the age of six. These cassettes serve as both a nostalgic element and a storytelling device as he combines live acting with audio and video elements to engage the audience. His incorporation of personal history offers deeper exploration into issues of identity, memory, and the passage of time.
In the performance, Boters aims to evoke reflection not only within himself but also among audiences. He hopes that as he confronts these existential questions on stage, viewers will similarly introspect and consider their own journeys and identities. The act of revisiting his childhood through the cassette recordings has sparked introspection about who he was back then and how that contrasts with the person he has become.
Boters plans to take this performance beyond Latvia, inspired not solely by his own recordings but also by his participation in the "Glen" network, which connects small theater communities across Europe. This network has exposed him to various theatrical expressions and encouraged him to create a work that resonates with broader human experiences, ultimately allowing audiences to engage with significant themes of liberty and self-exploration.