Howl Baby Howl
The story of the girl from across the street was a familiar one to us. Found in a wicker basket and raised by wolves, that's all we knew about her. She always wandered with a homemade butterfly net, capturing every pink fluttering creature she could find and tucking them into her hoodie. When asked why, she simply stated, "Their flapping wings drown out the cries." We nodded and didn't ask further questions. One evening, she stood alone on the hill beside our house. She sang a song and shed her hoodie. Butterflies poured out, painting the sky pink. We watched.
Ika and Judith connect the story of the wolf children Romulus and Remus with the challenges faced by KOPP and KOAP children. ‘KOPP’ and ‘KOAP’ respectively stand for ‘Children of Parents with Psychological Problems’ and ‘Children of Parents with an Addiction Problem’. Both Romulus and Remus and KOPP and KOAP children shed light on the socio-political aspects of care and being overlooked in society.
For this production, Ika and Judith collaborate with the MAPA team (Mama-Papa Team) from the Medisch Sociaal Opvangcentrum (MSOC) Vlaams-Brabant. The MaPa-team, based in Tienen, aims to reduce risks for children of substance-using parents and prevent them from developing similar or other problems later in life.
credits
production
EIGEN KWEEKcreation & performance
Judith Engelen en Ika Schwandertechnical
Ine Roderscenography in collaboration with
Janneke De Langebusiness management
Fien Geerspromotion image
Ika Schwanderwith the support of
De Vlaamse Gemeenschapin collaboration with
Trappelend Talentthanks to
TAZ , Vincent Company, cc Het GasthuisTICKETS
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