About The Inanna Project

The figure of Inanna, central in Sumerian mythology, symbolizes femininity, power, spirituality, and fortitude. Her stories, dating back to the third millennium BCE, are rich with comic and tragic trials and tribulations, highlighting the eternal struggle for self-realization and inner evolution.

Theatre No Theatre brings these ancient verses to life by translating the poems into the performers' languages (Spanish, English, Korean, Italian, Hebrew) and developing sonic creations inspired by modalities of singing and storytelling present in the artists' cultures. The performers bridge gaps between themselves and their personal traditions, weaving a performative tapestry that testifies to essential aspects of human experience. We ask ourselves: may these ancient stories hold keys to unlock insights about ourselves, life, and one another?

Credits

Directed  by Thomas Richards

Cast: Hyun Ju Baek, Ettore Brocca, Kei Franklin, Alejandro Linares, Jessica Losilla-Hébrail, Fabio Pagano and Thomas Richards

Assistant Director: Jessica Losilla-Hébrail

About Thomas Richards

Thomas Richards (Yale B.A.,University of Bologna M.A., University of Paris VIII, Ph.D.) began his career in 1985 as apprentice to Jerzy Grotowski. He was instrumental in developing the "Art as vehicle” research, and served as Artistic Director of the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards from 1999 to 2022. He directed significant performance events such as Action, The Living Room

(Wuzhen, 2018), and The Underground, presented in over 30 countries. Since 2022, Richards has led Theatre No Theatre, which has already toured globally. He is an acclaimed author of works including The Heart of Practice.

About Theatre No Theatre

Theatre No Theatre (TNT), founded in February of 2022, is a pioneering performing arts organization dedicated to innovative theatre research. TNT emerged following the closure of the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards, where Richards was Artistic Director for 23 years. TNT continues the legacy of artistic exploration and experimentation, focusing on developing new methodologies and performance practices. Under Richards' leadership, TNT has already made a significant impact, touring globally and showcasing groundbreaking works that push the boundaries of contemporary theatre. TNT's mission is to foster development for individual artists, carry out high-level theatre pedagogy, and serve as a hub for artists and audiences seeking transformative theatrical experiences.