The ACT 2024 jury, consisting of Jo Manavopoulou, Ahlma El Morsli and Mike Pony, has issued its verdict, establishing the following list of winners:
Palmarés ACT 2024
ACT Main Award
Vientre, Cia Maximiliano Sanford e Yeinner Chicas (Barcelona)
2,000 plus the possibility of exhibiting their work at the next edition of ACT in 2025.
Prize DURI
Todo bajo control, Flor Buzzo (Francia)
The winning company will have the opportunity to travel to Seoul to show their work to Korean audiences at the DURI Theater in Seoul.
ACT Residency Award
Repoblar el alma en tiempos de mascarilla, Maravilla Theater (Barcelona)
El premio consiste en una residencia artística de 15 días en Bilbao, además de la posibilidad de exhibir una pieza en la edición XXII de ACT en 2025.
Mention to thee best creation
Gloria, La quebrá (Barcelona)
Mention to the best interpretation
Holo_Sinawi, Ubomanli (Korea)
About the work, the jury noted:
“ACT 1st Prize is awarded for excellent physical appearance, great interaction. with the audience and use of space. Great acting technique and control of the body. We felt the authenticity of the performers. The piece was poetic and flowed naturally. The performers had a great connection”.
About the work, the jury highlighted:
“We felt the performer had great presence, with a simple concept developed brilliantly. The technique was beautiful, and the mix of dance, theater and circus was compelling. It was very accessible to all audiences and a lot of fun”.
About the play, the jury highlighted:
“Maximalist approach to staging and the bravery of the performance. We felt the play would benefit from further development to refine the concept and strengthen the imagery. It was a surprising and challenging theatrical experience, and we want to see more.”
About the play, the jury highlighted:
“We loved the concept, staging, technique and costumes. The rhythm was strong and the dancers had a great presence. We found the image creation to be striking and the work has great potential for development”.
About the work, the jury highlighted:
“The audience enjoyed a captivating performance, which showed solid technique and precision in the movements. We loved the innovative mix of physical and visual elements”.