After After

English

Seven performers advocate for the power of effort

After After explores a world in transition. Arno Schuitemaker draws inspiration from a question by one of today's most relevant philosophers, Federico Campagna: ‘How canwe help the creation of new worlds out of the ruins of our own?’ Embedded within this lies the understanding that throughout the cycles of history, each civilization has always reached a climax, only to fall apart.

Considering the nearing expiration of western modernity—which intensifies andaccelerates all forms of extraction (economically, environmentally, culturally)—we are confronted with the question: is there a way out? Centering on the unshakable force of human connection, After After delves into the exploration of how we can create new worlds, recognizing that a world doesn’t simply exist: it must be embodied, nurtured,and sustained through song and story.

In search of their own voice and ways of moving through the world, Arno Schuitemaker and a diverse cast of seven dancers present a transforming community. With a white canvas laid at their feet, they create a vibrant playground for reorganizing theirrelationships, our connection with the rhythm of time, and thus the world around.

After After is an ode to the attempt. The performance unfolds a physical score thatembraces its own end: it dies from within, and then gives new life in the form of anurgent prayer. A dance at the crossroads of time.

"Set to a new composition by Aart Strootman and a brilliant lighting design by JeanKalman, Arno Schuitemaker proves with After After, once again, that he is the master of transformation."
- Critic's choice (Theaterkrant)

"After After hypnotizes."
- Het Parool

“Flow, the generation of energy, and the immersion in a physical experience (...) It’s exhilarating to be part of that.”
- De Groene Amsterdammer

About Arno Schuitemaker
Previous performances by Arno Schuitemakerhave garnered critical acclaim. “Must-seeof the year,” wrote Scènes about 30 appearances out of darkness.The Way You Sound Tonight won the prestigious ‘Zwaan’ award for the most impressive dance production,with the jury stating: “Schuitemaker succeeds in getting everything perfectly right.” His performances are in high international demand, having been presented on leading stages in over 30 countries.