What does it mean to get involved with a person whose basic conditions are completely different from one’s own?

With SCORES THAT SHAPED OUR FRIENDSHIP, Lucy Wilke and Paweł Duduś explore and celebrate their friendship as a delicate dance of touch. Accompanied by Kim_Twiddle‘s eclectic soundtrack they delve into the analysis of attributions. Amidst a backdrop of mattresses, they interact with each other through curious and non-judgmental gestures, unraveling a landscape of tensions and contradictions.

Through seven concise chapters, they challenge societal norms while also dismantling their own physical boundaries. Wilke, born with spinal muscular atrophy, is often perceived as disabled, while Duduś is a queer dancer with flamboyant, chipped nail polish. Together, they expose themselves to the public gaze, countering voyeurism with an unwavering intimacy. Playfully confronting supposed dichotomies imposed by the normative gaze—such as man/woman, predator/victim, active/passive—they meld into a singular entity, exploring various images and defying narratives of dependence and victimhood. This cocktail of personalities offers the audience a glimpse of utopia – a vision of human interactions that prioritize tenderness, honesty and a dedication to authentically relate to one another.

 

Lucy Wilke is a highly skilled artist who possesses a wide range of talents in various creative domains, including singing, acting, dancing, writing, and directing. She is an accomplished screenwriter and has successfully staged short films and plays. Wilke received her education at the renowned International Munich Art Lab and frequently embarks on extensive tours across Germany with her band, BLIND AND LAME.

In 2020, Wilke joined forces with Paweł Duduś to produce SCORES THAT SHAPED OUR FRIENDSHIP. This captivating performance took place at Schwere Reiter and the Münchner Kammerspiele, earning them the prestigious DER FAUST award for the best dance performance of the year. This outstanding achievement also granted them an invitation to Berliner Theatertreffen. Since the autumn of 2020, Wilke has been a highly regarded member of the ensemble at Münchner Kammerspiele.

Paweł Duduś embraces a queer-nonbinary-migrant-feminist-ally identity, which profoundly influences their artistic expression in the realms of dance, theater, and performance art. People who Duduś liked working with in the past are David Bloom, David von Westphalen, Mor Shani, Martina Rösler, Alessandro Sciarroni and Alexander Gottfarb. Having lived and worked in diverse locations, Duduś’s experiences have cultivated a strong socio-political awareness that continues to shape their artistic endeavors. Particularly passionate about sexuality, Duduś obtained a degree in Sexological Bodywork and Somatic Sexual Education in 2020. Their work revolves around exploring the connection between sexual expression and identity, while also seeking to liberate individuals from restrictive patterns and transform sexual interactions.

Kim Ramona Ranalter, aka Kim_Twiddle, is a versatile artist who blends different art forms, materials, and technical skills in both physical and virtual spaces. They collaborate with diverse artists and ensembles, combining theater, music, performance, live acts, and DJ*ing in multi-faceted projects. As a founding member of the queer-feminist collective Kollektiv WUT e.V., Kim identifies as nonbinary and organizes empowering events while building networks for education and political interventions. They have a background in teaching, assisting musical direction, and studio technology. Kim has worked with various directors and ensembles on productions throughout Bavaria, including notable pieces like Leck mich Faust and Serata No°1. They specialize in composition and sound design in electronic music, using analog devices from the early 2000s to create diverse sounds for multimedia installations and contemporary theater productions, drawing inspiration from various musical genres.