D1, O4
25 mins
糖廍公園
Tanbu Cultural Park
艋舺公園舞台
Banga Park Stage
2024/04/19 19:50
2024/04/21 15:55
無垠之路
The Endless Road
《無垠之路》為梵體劇場徒步創作演出計畫之首部作品,以吳文翠多年累積的兩件事情為創作源起:「長程徒步」與「銘印茶湯」。長程徒步是一種動禪,從動走回靜,是從日常走向非常的途徑;銘印茶湯是一種靜禪,從靜走到動,是從無形帶出有形的創作方法。
作品以文翠經常徒步之淡水河作為背景,淡水河口如同台灣的咽喉,象徵著人之天地氣的出入口,不僅如此,淡水河口是地理的出口亦是歷史的入口,也是台灣與國際交匯的重要脈絡。歷史隨著河岸路徑舒展,新店溪作為淡水河支流之一,流經艋舺帶來無盡的豐華與繁榮。走在這條河路上,身體隨著河水流動而律動、隨著茶氣牽引而舞動,一步步跟著這條蔓延的河水進入艋舺,我們的腳步跟先人腳步疊合,剎那之間,在筆直的綿延路途上,過去、當下、未來的殘影相互疊合,故事裡的是我們亦不是我們。
"The Endless Road" is the first project of Vanbody Theatre's walking program, drawing inspiration from two main elements accumulated by WU Wentsui: "Trekking" and the "imprinting of tea." Trekking is a form of dynamic meditation, transitioning from movement to stillness, offering a path from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Imprinting tea, on the other hand, is a form of static meditation, transitioning from stillness to movement, employing an abstract approach to tangible creation.
Set against the backdrop of the Tamsui River, where WU Wentsui frequently walks, the river mouth symbolizes Taiwan's gateway between heaven and earth, serving as a conduit for the exchange of energy. Moreover, it represents both a geographical exit and a historical entry point, as well as a crucial intersection for Taiwan's international connections.
As the historical and cultural pathways stretch along the rivers, the Xindian River, as one of the tributaries of the Tamsui River, brings endless richness and prosperity as it flows through Bangka.
Walking along this river path, our bodies sway with the flowing water, dancing with the scent of tea. Step by step, following the meandering river into Bangka, our footsteps overlap with those of our ancestors. In an instant, on the straight and endless road, the echoes of the past, present, and future merge. In this narrative, we are both ourselves and not ourselves.
梵體劇場
Vanbody Theatre
梵體劇場,前身為極體劇團,成立於1994年9月,2004年更名。由吳文翠擔任團長暨藝術總監,發展獨特形體創作法「形動舞譜」,結合熊衛的「太極導引」、葛羅托斯基的「神祕劇」、土方巽的「舞踏譜」,融合東西方表演藝術與身體鍛鍊。致力於尋找並創作當代臺灣人的身體美學,探索人類心靈中最原始、純粹且深刻的表現元素,使每場創作成為心靈深處的對話,呈現詩般的韻律與精準表達。
Vanbody Theatre (formerly Chi-Body Theatre) was established in September 1994, renamed in 2004. Currently led by art director WU Wentsui, leveraging her extensive experience in body creation, the theater has developed the unique method "Actions Spectrum," formally named after its debut in the production "Flowers and Beyond" in 2014. Actions Spectrum integrates Tai-Chi Dowing by Taiwanese master Xiong Wei, Jerzy Grotowski's Mystery Play, and Tatsumi Hijikata's Butoh Fu, blending Eastern and Western performing arts with physical training. Through Tai-Chi Dowing and Butoh techniques, it builds a solid foundation for the body and mind, utilizing "tracing" and "imprinting" techniques to infuse the energy and memory of Taiwan's land into performers' bodies. Vanbody Theatre explores and creates contemporary Taiwanese body aesthetics using Actions Spectrum, aiming to unearth the most primal and profound elements of human expression, such as poetic rhythms, through mindful body-mind exercises. Each production and expression strives to embody a profound and precise dialogue akin to heart-to-heart communication.
藝術總監/編導:吳文翠
行政總監:崔雅婷
劇團行政:陳欣璟
製作顧問:陳玉青
服裝設計:張渝婕
音樂創作:何鎮宇
表 演 者:吳文翠、李嘉艾、周怡楨、洪紫鳳、陳欣璟、蔡東皓 (4/21)
Art director /Director: WU Wentsui
Chief Executive Officer : TSUI Yating
Theatre Administrator: CHEN Hsinching
Production Consultor: CHEN Yuching
Costume Designer: CHANG Yuchieh
Music Designer: HO Chengyu
Performers: WU Wentsui, LI KaAi, ZHOU Yichen, HUNG Tzufeng, CHEN Hsinching, TSAI Donghao (4/21)