Waste me / XL / 13+
By:
Maas theater and dance
Age:
XL / 13+
Genre:
Dance, Theater, Music
Waste me
Welcome to the backside of the throwaway society. From a massive pile of waste, five performers emerge. They throw away objects, garbage, and even each other. They transform into objects themselves, with their lives defined by the things around them. Factory movements and herd behavior alternate. Is this Utopia or did they end up in hell? They are waiting for something, a redemption, a new world. Can they break free from this self-made prison?
Waste Me is a compelling dance performance by Maas Theater and Dance, created by choreographer and theater maker Cecilia Moisio. Originally created for the Oerol Festival, it delivers a sharp critique of our runaway consumer culture and makes an urgent plea to consume less. The performance examines how consumerism has altered our psyche and behavior, questioning what it means for our self-worth and how we value those around us.
Moisio confronts you with harsh realities and also takes you to a dystopian world—a timeless place where we see the consequences of our consumer behavior and our tendency to treat each other like disposable objects. The stage design reflects the exact amount of waste an average European throws away in a year.
Waste Me is a blend of dance, theater, trash art, and live music.
Engaged theater of this level is rarely experienced.
The flexibility and agility of the dancers are expressed in an expressive movement pattern.
The powerful imagery, supported by the intense music of Marlon Penn, hits like a punch in the face.
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Waste Me documentary
Prior to most touring performances, you can watch the Waste Me documentary in the theater.
The Waste Me Documentary by Paul Sixta offers a behind-the-scenes look at the research behind Waste Me. Cecilia's artistic practice relies on laboratories and interviews, keeping her work connected to society and current issues. For Waste Me, she spoke with young people about consumerism, waste, and climate change, gathering personal stories that shaped the performance.
The documentary also features exclusive rehearsal footage and the Waste Me Laboratory—workshops with Rotterdam youth. These sessions fostered direct dialogue, allowing participants to share their thoughts, frustrations, and ideas.
Credits
Aaron Faneyte, Bianca Casaburi, Yulia Kalinchenko, Kamil Pilarski, Lester David
Mark Thewessen
Lester David
Aska Hayakawa, Cecilia Moisio, Katarzyna Sitarz and performers
Marlies Schot, Jerrel Manuël (assistent)
Daphne Karstens, Claudia Pittau (assistent), Elisa Evers (assistent), Iwan Vaandrager (assistent)
Jacob Kok
Peter Swikker, Andrea Spoor
Merel Heering
Djoeke Westdijk, Elena Cheldaeva (intern)
Maas theater & dance and Cecilia Moisio Company
Bart Grietens
Paul Sixta
Kay van Vree
booking inquiries
theater
March - May 2025 + upon request
65 minutes (max. 2x per day)
10 x 10 x 4,5 m (with sprung dancefloor)
13+
Rosa brinks / rosa@maastd.nl
3 comments on Waste me
We’re eager to know what you thought of this performance! Will you let us know?
Willemijn
"We hebben dinsdag met dochter van 13 geweldig genoten van deze prachtige voorstelling in Groningen! We hadden vrijdag nog wel een keer naar Drachten willen gaan, maar zie net geannuleerd, wat jammer. We vonden de muziek en dans geweldig, en een spectaculair decor. Alles is zo mooi uitgedacht en uitgevoerd! We hebben er lang over nagepraat welke boodschap we er uit gehaald hadden. Heel inspirerend!"
Gerry
"Over Waste Me op Oerol:
""Tranen liepen over mn wangen!
Zo confronterend om op zo’n prachtig eiland met onze overconsumptie te worden geconfronteerd. Het kwam als een krachtige stoot binnen:De boodschap en oproep.
En nadien, verdriet, wat doen we de wereld en de jongeren en generaties na ons aan?
Wat kan ik naast bewust leven nog meer doen of laten?
J, ik ga me aansluiten bij E.R.
Mijn onmacht ombuigen naar handelen.
Dank, dank, dank voor deze bijzondere voorstelling en wat het bij mijheeft nagelaten.""
Agaath vanderveen
"Over Waste Me op Oerol:
"Ons eerste theaterstuk op Oerol . Heel sprekend , met trefwoorden die raken .
Ik vond het prachtig opgezet , goede performance, mooie muziek …
Iets wat ik mee zal nemen als ik weer terug ben in la douce france ..""
