Projects

MONSTRUOS Experiencia sonora interactiva para niños aventureros (MONSTERS – Interactive audio experience for adventurous kids) (2015 – 2018)   We invite you to visit the one and only world-famous “INSTITUTE OF MONSTRUOLOGY”! Here you can find the so-called “everyday monsters,” including such specimens as the “monster of laziness” or the dreaded “monster of fear”… During the visit all goes well until suddenly an alarm goes off: A monster has escaped!!! Can you help us find it? MONSTERS is an interactive work. Participants receive headphones and mp3 players and follow the instructions given by an expert in monstruology, Ms. Gertrudis. In groups of 4 they set out on their adventure, which begins with a visit to the institute and takes them on a monstrous journey full of surprises.   For the whole family, recommended from 4 years up. Functions every 15 minutes for 4 people.   This work received a Special Mention at the “Premios ATINA” awards (2017), the theatre award of the Province of Córdoba in the category “Best Play of Puppet-Theatre / Marionettes” (2016), the award “Premio a la Creación y Producción Teatral Independiente“ (2015) and the “Production Subsidy” from the National Theatre Institute (2015).   Presentations: – Theatre “Ciudad de las Artes”, Córdoba (Argentina). (August 2018) – Theatre Festival “Bahia Teatro”, Bahia Blanca (Buenos Aires, Arg.). (May 2018) – Theatre “La Chacarita”, Córdoba (Arg.). (April 2018) – Cultural Centre “Centro Cultural Córdoba”, Córdoba (Arg.). (March 2017) – 8th International Theatre Festival for Children and Adolescent, Córdoba (Arg.). (October 2016) – Theatre Festival “Festival de Teatro de Rafaela”, Rafaela (Santa Fé, Arg.). (July 2016) – Cultural venue “Salón de Usos Culturales (SUC)” at “Las Tejas” Park, Córdoba (Arg.). (April, July, October and November 2016) – Theatre Festival “Fiesta Provincial de Teatro”, organized by the National Theatre Institute INT, Córdoba (Arg.). (March 2016) – Theatre “La Chacarita”, Córdoba (Argentina). (March, 2016) – Cultural Centre “Casa de la Historia y la Cultura del Bicentenario”, Las Varillas (Córdoba, Arg.). (January, 2016) – Cultural Centre “Centro Cultural Córdoba”, Córdoba (Arg.). (October 2015) – Theatre “María Castaña”, Córdoba (Arg.). (August + September 2015)   CAST: Concept, dramaturgy, direction and overall production: Christina Ruf + Ariel Dávila (BiNeural-MonoKultur) Actors – Voices: Gabriela Aguirre, Adrián Azaceta y Carlos Piñero Original music and sound design: Guillermo Ceballos Actors – Manipulators of objects and puppets – Guides: Selene Gualino, Florencia Molina, Romina Enrria, Gabriel Chiappero + Agustín Luque Design of set, props and costumes: Ariel Merlo Realization of set, props and costumes: Ariel Merlo, Iván Savorgnan y María José Albó Design and production of puppets and objects: Aníbal Arce y Carlos Barahona Lighting design: Rafael Rodríguez Graphic design: Natalia Rojo Advice on dramaturgy and manipulation of objects: Carlos Piñero Production / Dissemination: Priscila Sansica   DURATION: 50 minutes (for each group)

AUDIOTOUR FICCIONAL (FICTIONAL AUDIOTOUR) (2005 – …)   The project Fictional Audiotour is an individual audio experience that uses the city as scenery for a fictional walk. The spectator walks alone with an mp3-player and headphones along the streets of a city listening to a story that turns himself into the main character and that mixes real historical facts with fiction. During the day, millions of pedestrians pass through the cities, blinded by their own commonness. Buildings, details of the city, historical points, urban art, and even their fellow residents, sharing the same urban habitat, are ignored by passersby. Pay attention to the details of our surroundings, valuing the city not just as something containing busy lives, but as the space itself, with signs and particularities that reveal and inspire, denounce and transgress, teach and refute. It is necessary to break away from the obvious view, the habitual course, with its day-to-day alienation, to rethink the city and appreciate its heritage, both tangible and intangible. The audience plays an important role; they are transformed from passive spectators to the protagonists in their own adventure, in an urban scene with characters (real or fictional?) who also intervene in the game.   Since 2005 we have created numerous works in the form of a Fictional Audiotour. Each one is unique and non-transferable to another place. Each realization takes about a month of work, with extensive research on the place where it is performed, its own script and a specially composed soundtrack. We did the following different Fictional Audiotour works, most of them in Portuguese or Spanish. But amongst them you can find here a link to the ones that have also an English version: – “Grãos de História” (Grains of history). Part of the programme of the project “100 anos de histórias” which celebrates the centenary of the premises K.K.K.K., historical heritage of the Valley Vale do Ribeira, SESC Registro, SP (Brazil). 2023. – O Homen do Chapeu. (The man with the hat). Theatre Festival “XVIII Festival de Inverno”, SESC Santo André / Paranapiacaba, SP Brazil. (2018) – “A Máquina do Tempo” (The Time Machine). Part of the cultural programme of the international congress ICSEMIS + Mirada – Ibero-American Festival of Scenic Arts. Santos, SP (Brazil). Santos, SP ( Brasil). 2016 – “O Círculo Mágico” (The magic circle). Sesc Jundiaí, SP (Brazil). 2016. – New edition of “operación 7.02” (operation 7.02) on the occasion of his 10th anniversary, Festival Internacional de Teatro MERCOSUR. Córdoba (Argentina). 2015. – “Território Ocupado” (Occupied territory). At the Festival “Month of Independent Culture – MCI”. Prefecture of São Paulo, SP (Brazil). 2014. – “La Resistencia” (The Resistence). At “July, Month of Culture” and “International Biennial of Scultpure”, Resistencia, Chaco (Argentina). 2014. – Update and tri-lingual version of “Entre Mundos” (Between worlds). 6th International Conference on Environmental Education and Sustainability “Best of Both Worlds”, Bertioga, SP (Brazil). 2014. – “À margem do rio” (Along the river bank). Festival “Lugares da Memória”. SESC Piracicaba, São Pablo (Brazil). 2013 – “Meu nome é Vera” (My Name is Vera), Centro Cultural da Juventude CCJ, São Pablo (Brazil). 2012 – “Seguindo o caminho dos quatro elementos” (Following the path of the four elements) SESC Sorocaba, SP (Brazil). 2012. – “Los Filántropos” (The Philanthropists) Festival de Teatro de Rafaela, Santa Fe (Argentina). 2011. – “Pio Lourenço – O rastro das palavras” (The Trace of Words), Mostra Infinito Interior, SESC Araraquara. SP (Brazil). 2009. – “A Deriva” (The Drift), Mostra SESC Santos Permanente Transitório: o espaço expandido. Santos, SP (Brazil). 2008. – “Entre mundos – diario de um Caraíba” (Between Worlds – Diary of a Shaman), SESC Bertioga, SP (Brazil). (Featured in the permanent program from 2008 until the end of 2009). – “La culpa la tiene Niemeyer! – A última trilha de J.F.” (It’s Niemeyer’s fault! – The last track of J.F.), Mostra SESC de Artes Circulações. Ciudad de São Pablo, SP (Brazil). 2007. – “O caminho X” (Path X), Festival Internacional de Teatro FIT, São José do Rio Preto, SP (Brazil). 2007. – “Operación 7.02” (Operation 7.02), Festival Internacional de Teatro MERCOSUR. Córdoba (Argentina). 2005.   DURATION: approx. 60 min.  

No muy Vian (Not very Vian) (2017- 2018)   The piece has its starting point in the texts of the Frenchman Boris Vian, the skits of the German comedian Loriot and the films of the Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki, and weaves these influences into an unusual story. During the development of the piece, the work also dealt with the investigation of intertextuality, minimalism in acting and humor. Enrique, an artist who considers himself a genius, suffers a major crisis after being given a bad critique and decides to commit suicide. But since he does not manage to kill himself, he eventually signs a contract killer. A short time later, however, he meets a woman and falls in love with her. Now he does not want to die anymore and tries to dissolve the contract…   Presentations: – Theatre “Azucena Carmona” / Teatro Real, Córdoba (Arg.). (August 2018) – Theatre Festival “Fiesta Provincial de Teatro” organized by the National Theatre Institut INT, Córdoba (Argentina). (December 2017) – Theatre “Espacio Blick”, Córdoba (Arg.). (June, September, October 2017)   CAST: Acting: Alicia Vissani, Tisso Solís Vargas, Mauro Alegret + Ariel Dávila Voice-off Marta: Julieta Daga Dramaturgy and direction: Ariel Dávila Directing assistance: Christina Ruf Design of stage setting, props, costume: BiNeural-MonoKultur Realization stage setting: Iván Savorgnan Realization props and costume: Mercedes Coutsiers + Mauro Ferruchi Design and realization of masks: Aníbal Arce Ligth Design: Facundo Dominguez Lighting Technician: Luis Ramirez / Priscila Sansica Sound Technician: Christina Ruf Graphic Design: Natalia Rojo Photos: Belén Escobar General production: BiNeural-MonoKultur   DURATION: 70 Minutes

UTOPÍA Experiencia interactiva para bibliotecas (Utopia – Interactive experience for libraries) (2018 – …)   In a world very similar to our own, cultural centres, libraries and other public spaces are being closed down to turn them into profitable spaces such as shopping malls, parking lots, etc. In a library, Horacio and Alicia, two library users who are very different from each other, leave a recording in which they ask their friends (a role played by the audience) to follow their steps as they investigate a disturbing message they have received – which appears to have been sent by the library itself: it finds itself in grave danger, faced with immediate closure, and asks for help from users. The clues lead them to make contact with an organization called “The Utopian International” as well as embarking on their search for “The Book” which contains instructions on how they can save the library. The clues are found in a series of texts in the library and in various objects that the friends (participants/audience) find along their way. In the course of the work the public cross paths with mysterious characters who roam the library. Some are members of the “International Utopista” organization, while others are inspectors who want to close the library. The spectators/participants’ journey is an utopian-fantastic trip through the universe of the library, its books and characters. “Utopia – interactive experience for libraries” is an interactive sound performance in an unconventional space. It is set in libraries and consists of an experience for a group of 2 spectators who, using headphones, listen to a fictional character who gives them instructions to follow. The spectators are guided by this audio voice and led to discover clues in different books, illustrations, objects, etc. as well as meeting enigmatic characters in the library.   This work received the award “Premio a la Creación y Producción Teatral Independiente – Convocatoria a las Artes Escénicas 2017“, the incentive fund “Fondo Estímulo a la Actividad Teatral Cordobesa – EDICIÓN 2017/18” and the production subsidy 2018 from the National Theatre Institute   Aimed at a young/adolescent and adult audience.   Presentations: – Library “Biblioteca Popular Arturo Orgaz” within the programm of Ciclo INTervenciones Escénicas “A cielo abierto”, organized by the National Theatre Institute INT, Córdoba (Arg.). (April 2021) – University library “Biblioteca Mayor de la UNC”, Córdoba (Arg.) (October 2019) – Theatre Festival “Fiesta Provincial de Teatro”, organized by the National Theatre Institute INT, Córdoba (Arg.). (April 2019) – Literature Festival “Festival de la Palabra” / University library “Biblioteca Mayor de la UNC”, Córdoba (Arg.) (March 2019) – 5th Theatre Festival “Festival de Estrenos” / Library “Biblioteca Popular Vélez Sarsfield”, Córdoba (Arg.) (November 2018) – Library “Biblioteca Popular Vélez Sarsfield”, Córdoba (Arg.) (October 2018) – Municipal Library “Biblioteca Municipal “’Libro Abierto’”, Villa Allende (Córdoba, Arg.) (August 2018) – Library “Biblioteca Popular Vélez Sarsfield”, Córdoba (Arg.). (May + June 2018)   CAST: Concepto, dramaturgy, direction and general production: Ariel Dávila + Christina Ruf (BiNeural-MonoKultur) Performers: Agostina Barborini / Gabriela Aguirre + Fernando David Heguilen Alicia’s voice: Julieta Daga Horacio’s voice: Giovanni Quiroga Other voices: Agostina Barborini + Fernando David Heguilen Original music and sound design: Guillermo Ceballos Design and realization of props and objects: Aníbal Arce Design and creation of pop-up books: Alex Appella Graphic design and design for books and newspaper: Natalia Rojo Realization and intervention of books: Emilce Martínez Video: Hernán Rossi Costume design: BiNeural-MonoKultur Executive production / Press: Priscila Sansica   DURATION: 50 minutes (for each group)  

PaLePo – Paseos de Lecturas Posibles (PaLePo – Walks of Possible Readings) Group audiotour that takes the city as text (2019 – …)   “PaLePo – Paseos de lecturas posibles” is a group audiotour that consists of an itinerant sound work through different areas of a city. During these walks we invite the public to discover the city as text. To read it and find stories, myths, narratives and enter the game of possible readings of this text. We aim to sensitize participants to open their eyes to details and discover the theatrical potential of everyday life and thus change the perception of their environment. So far, two walks were created and carried out in the city of Cordoba, one through the city centre and the other through the neighbourhood of Alberdi.   Aimed at young and adult audiences.   This project was conceived and realized for the “Festival de la Palabra” (“Festival of the Word”) and the VIII International Congress of the Spanish Language in Córdoba, Argentina, 2019.   Presentations: – Book Fair of Córdoba. Córdoba, Argentina, 2021. – Presentations for schools and institutions. Córdoba, Argentina, 2019. – Festival de la Palabra (“Festival of the Word”) / VIII International Congress of the Spanish Language, Córdoba, Argentina, 2019.   CAST: Concept, dramaturgy, direction and general production: Ariel Dávila + Christina Ruf (BiNeural-MonoKultur) Original music and sound design: Guillermo Ceballos Voices: Gabriela Aguirre, Marcelo Arbach, Adrian Azaceta, Julieta Daga, Tamara Silva Franck, Rodrigo Fonseca Executive producer: Lorena Lopes Co-production: Agency Córdoba Cultura and BiNeural-MonoKultur Thanks to: Sergio Salinas, Gonzalo Sarria, Juan Manuel Errecart, Daniela Bobbio, Yanina Malizia, Oscar Gonzalez, Mariano Almada, Guillermo Asis Luciano, Luciana Roccietti, Hugo Olmos, Diego Caminos   Duration: 50 minutes approx. (each walk)

What I wanted to tell you – An Audiotour through your home (2020 – …)   [ !!! The show is now freely available for you to participate in, you can find the link for the audio by scrolling down (*) – and you can also contribute and buy a voluntary ticket !!! ]   Julia is house-sitting for her friend Irene. As the days go by, unusual things start happening in the apartment. One day, she receives an audio message from Irene asking her for a peculiar favour. «What I wanted to tell you» is an interactive audio experience. It is an individual audio tour for you to do at home. To participate, all you have to do is put in your earphones, follow the instructions you receive through the audio and step into the story. Loosely inspired by «The Fall of the House of Usher» by Edgar Alan Poe and with an air of «Robinson Crusoe» by Daniel Defoe, this show takes you on a little journey through your home.   Aimed at a young/adolescent and adult audience.   This project was conceived and realized in Córdoba (Argentina) in 2020 during the pandemic quarantine Covid-19.   PRESENTATIONS: – Festival Internacional de Buenos Aires FIBA 2021, Buenos Aires (Argentina). 2021. – 12° International Theatre Festival PIROLOGÍAS, online edition. Buenos Aires (Argentina). 2020. – Presentations for schools and institutions. Argentina. 2020. – Part of the programmation of the week of virtual tourism «Semana Virtual do Turismo para Todos, Solidário e Sustentável» of the SESC Sao Paulo over the period from july until december 2020. – Presentations within the programmation of the series «Un lindo momento para compartir en casa», organized by the Agencia Córdoba Cultura. Argentina. 2020.   CAST: Concept, dramaturgy and direction: Christina Ruf and Ariel Dávila (BiNeural-MonoKultur) Translation and voice Irene: Janelle French Original music and sound design: Guille Ceballos Graphic design: Natalia Rojo   DURATION: approx. 25 minutes   Versions available in different languages: This Audiotour was translated from its original Spanish version into English, German and Portuguese. It was presented on different platforms in various countries, especially in Europe, Latin America and Australia.   Presentations for educational institutions: We presented this Audiotour also in numerous educational institutions as didactical material. On several of these occasions we offered in addition (virtual) talks with students and teachers, an activity that we continue to offer if the institution is interested. (To contact us, click here.)   (*) Click here for the audio! We recommend opening the link from your mobile phone – then put your headphones on and off you go! If you want, you can contribute to us and buy a voluntary ticket with PayPal.  Thank you very much!     Donate with PayPal: paypal.me/bineural

PLANETA BRUUUMMMFFF (Planet Bruuummmfff) An adventure for children and adults without leaving the house (2020 – …)   Have you heard the talk about Planet Bruuummmfff? What, not yet?!?!? Well then, we hereby invite you on this intergalactic adventure into the cosmos so that you can experience it too! It’s the best! Are you ready? Let’s go!!! “Planet BRUUUMMMFFF” is an interactive audio-piece intended for an adult and one (or two) children. It’s a game that invites the participants to take a little journey within their own homes and to discover a new world among the ordinary. We will build spaceships, spend a night in the fantastical forests of the Brumftis and learn about important customs of planet BRUUUMMMFFF culture. Are you ready? Then let’s go!”   Recommended age: For 1 adult and 1 (or 2) children from 4 years   PRESENTATIONS: – Festival for performance and new media “PERFÍDIA – Festival de performance e novas mídias”. Online edition. Brazil. 2021. – Special presentations for “Barquito de Papel” based in Essen (Germany). 2021. – 6th Theatre Festival PUMP`ARRIBA, online edition. Cordoba (Argentina). 2021. – Part of the programming of the Virtual Tourism Week” «Semana Virtual do Turismo para Todos, Solidário e Sustentável» of the SESC São Paulo (Brazil) during the period from September to December 2020. – 10th International Theatre Festival “Festival para la Infancia y la Juventud (FIT) Córdoba”, online edition. Cordoba (Argentina). 2020. – 12th International Theatre Festival PIROLOGÍAS, online edition. Buenos Aires (Argentina). 2020.   CAST: Concept, dramaturgy, direction and production: Ieltxu Ortueta (Artefactos Bascos) + Ariel Dávila and Christina Ruf (BiNeural-MonoKultur) Voice of Mr. Brumfti: Ieltxu Ortueta Voice of Mrs. Broom: Christina Ruf Music and sound design: Guillermo Ceballos Graphic design: Ieltxu Ortueta   DURATION: 25 minutes