ABOUT

I’m thrilled to share my participation in AERO – A European Refugees Odyssey this November and December in Valencia!

This vital transnational project, spearheaded by theater:playstation, is dedicated to developing new tools for contemporary performance and documentary theatre. AERO is a crucial artistic response, working to counter xenophobia, strengthen the voices of refugee artists and cultural activists across Europe, and foster dialogue with local communities in collaboration across Germany, Poland, Italy, and Spain.

Throughout the intensive “Meeting Point” we’ve been combining creative methods like documentary theatre with socio-economic approaches. I was honored to contribute my experience, helping to develop powerful new performance tools that can turn social challenges into moments of visibility and strength.

CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM

Project Leader & Producer : David Chotjewitz | Producers: Karolin Benker & Ulrike Czogalla | Workshop Participants: Ita Agaard, Mohamad Alyusuf, Julia Irango, Achim Jecht, Ava Meade, Esther Melo, Stefania Milazzo, Jack Paterson, Saverio Tavano, Oleg Tischenko, Aleksiandr Volkov, Michae Weinmamm, Lukas Wojtowicz.

PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

AERO is spearheaded by theater:playstation e.V. (Hamburg, Germany), a platform for innovative performance with a strong focus on public and social intervention. They are collaborating with key European partners, chosen for their deep, relevant experience:

Eastern Theatre (Poland): Focused on international collaboration, youth exchanges, and nurturing new voices.

Nastro di Moebius (Italy): A center for theatrical and film production focused on social innovation and actively engaged in refugee-affected regions like Calabria, providing an essential grounding.

Jungi Munu (Italy):  A Third-Sector Social Cooperative revitalizes its village’s (Camini) social and economic life through territorial redevelopment, job placement for disadvantaged people, and  integrating third-country nationals.

Fabrika12 (Spain): The host venue, which supports the democratization of art and provides an inclusive, dynamic cultural ecosystem in Valencia.