GRIT (for what it’s worth) by Milla Koistinen is an opening for her upcoming performance series, reflecting personal endurance in physical and mental stamina, a requirement to push boundaries and transcend limitations. The performance captures the essence of resilience, duration, persistence and hardiness. GRIT (for what it’s worth) examines the ability to persevere through hardships, fatigue and obstacles, embodying the spirit of endurance in its most personal form.
GRIT (for what it’s worth) by Milla Koistinen is an opening for her upcoming performance series, reflecting personal endurance in physical and mental stamina, a requirement to push boundaries and transcend limitations. The performance captures the essence of resilience, duration, persistence and hardiness. GRIT (for what it’s worth) examines the ability to persevere through hardships, fatigue and obstacles, embodying the spirit of endurance in its most personal form.
Endurance is the central theme of the upcoming performance series, which delves into the realms of physical labour, determination, commitment and perseverance, especially as recognised within sports but also reflected in culture and society. The work investigates the way that sports and performing arts can create a shared social space and act as a cultural and political force, influencing our collective identity and societal dynamics.
This performance is a part of the Focus on the Local Landscape within the frame of Moving in November.
Sound design: Paul Valikoski and Grégoire Simon
Light design: Meri Ekola
Dramaturgy: Synne Behrndt
Set design and Costume: Teo Paaer
Teo Paaer’s assistant: Nour Ainasoja
Dialogue partners: Ringa Ropo and Thomas Broich
Production by: Milla Koistinen
Supported by: the Finnish Cultural Foundation and the City of Helsinki
Photo: Ilkka Saastamoinen
In collaboration with: Moving in November, Stoa