Background
Who is the artistic director of Gecko?
Amit Lahav
Where does Gecko derive most of their inspiration from?
Their enviornment
Is GECKO more realism or presentational?
Presentational
Is there dialogue?
NO but there are still vocal sounds used to elevate the story line.
Where are they based?
England
When was Gecko founded?
2001
Where did the artistic director first become inspired to pursue physical theatre?
Southeast Asia
Is the movement typically fast or slow tempo
Fast
Is it more dramatic or comedic?
Dramatic
Do they just do theatre?
True or False: Do some of the performers have a martial arts background.
True
What is the purpose of their creative engagement program?
Working with aspiring students to explore their creativity.
Name GEKO's 4 greatest focusses.
Equality, environmental responsibility, diversity, and inclusion
Is GECKO looking for any specific background or type of person for their productions?
No
Where was the artistic director born?
Israel
Do most of the performers originate in England?
No
Name two countries that the artistic director traveled to in order to work with students.
Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Italy, Laos, Thailand, England, and Vietnam
Describe GECKO's creative process
Starts with improv, reflection, final product.
Is GECKO's main focus dancing?
No, there is a focus on all technical aspects as well.
Name one performer who started their career at the London Olympics 2012.
Kenny Wing Tao Ho
Who taught the artistic director? Name one.
David Glass, Stephen Berkoff, Lindsay Kemp, and Ken Campbel
How does Gecko connect to the theatre of the oppressed?
Focus on performances addressing current global issues
Describe GECKO's approach to their audience.
Attempt to make a connection between the actors and the audience
What did Ryan the performer eat for dinner on November 3, 2012?
You've been Agusto Boal'd