ATA, by Maria Fonseca

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"Meditating on death is meditating on freedom." — Michael Montaigne, Essays, I, xx, 1972

Some cultures celebrate death, while others consider it a taboo. Throughout history, humanity has sought to delay its approach to the end. However, life has a natural limit and requires renewal through new generations.

In contemplating finitude, ATA investigates new forms of presence, care, and ritual, opening space for other ways to inhabit death as part of life. It is urgent to educate new possibilities of relationship with death and reflect on how this final act can contribute to a more conscious, responsible, and humane society. It is time to cultivate beauty, even in the ritual of death.

Technical/Artistic Details Direction & Creation: Maria Fonseca Co-creator Performer: Hugo Marmelada Performers: Hugo Marmelada, Maria Fonseca with participation from the local Senior Community (Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Loulé) Music: Sabio Janiak Sound Technician: Hugo Grave Lighting: Carín Geada Scenography: Rodrigo Ferreira Rehearsal Assistant: Sandra Rosado Costumes: Aldina Jesus Financial Management: Sara Lamares Photography: Bruno Simão Video Recording: Whalesmouth Co-production: Cine-Teatro Louletano / Loulé Municipal Council, Teatro Aveirense / Aveiro Municipal Council Creation Support: O Espaço do Tempo & Estúdios Victor Cordon

Additional Information Performance featuring members of the local senior community. The session on October 30 at 14:30 is intended for IPSS and residents of care homes in the municipality. The session on October 31 at 17:00 is open to the public.