The DECONFINING project aims to create a sustainable and equitable cultural and artistic exchange between Europe and Africa. As part of the project we invited experts related to the themes – so you can hear their thoughts within the interviews!
This interview was conducted with a Zambian artistic director and co-founder of a cultural organization Barefeet Theatre. Taonga Tembo participated in the project following an invitation from the coordinating team. The participant was actively involved in both organizational and artistic aspects of the project, taking a leading role in coordinating the Zambian delegation, supporting participants with travel and visa arrangements, and contributing to the development and performance of a theatre production focusing on climate change.
This interview was conducted with a Zambian actress and facilitator from Barefeet Theatre, Mercy Naulapwa, who joined the project through the organization’s partnership with the coordinating team. She participated both as a performer in the theatre production and as a workshop participant, although her primary role during the residency was focused on acting.
This interview is with Emily Hakoola, a Zambian participant in an international theatre and artivism project in Hungary.
She joined after seeing a Facebook post and applied as an artist interested in meeting new people and learning. In the project, she was mainly a participant, focusing on learning and collaboration with others.
This interview was conducted with Fatime Songoro, a Hungarian musician and interdisciplinary artist who participated in the project as a creative contributor. She joined upon invitation and was motivated by her previous positive experiences in international artistic collaborations, as well as her interest in socially engaged and interdisciplinary art practices.
This interview was conducted with a participant who joined the project after receiving information through a personal contact. She took part in the Summer Academy primarily as a participant, while also actively contributing to workshops, discussions, and collaborative activities.
This interview was conducted with Piri Móga, a Hungarian actress and drama pedagogy teacher working with marginalized groups, including Roma youth and young people with fewer opportunities. She joined the project due to her professional interest in socially engaged art practices and the opportunity to collaborate with Bare Feet Theatre in Zambia, which works with vulnerable youth in a similar field.