A Melody For Grownups
Gavin-Viano | NL
A Melody for Grownups is a disarming concert performance in which theatre maker, actor and singer Gavin-Viano talks about his experiences of being an adult. He is accompanied by five soulful-popping musicians on keys, horns and drums.
In 2022, Gavin-Viano performed his candid performance Able To Fuck Love about his search for true love during Boulevard in 2022. This year, he returns to the festival heart with his performance A Melody for Grownups. In this performance, Gavin-Viano sings about his experiences with being an adult.
Gavin-Viano: “As a teenager it looked so attractive: being an adult. There are wonderful moments associated with this phase of life, but there are also growing pains lurking around the corner. Learning by doing. ”
Born as a child in the 90s, he moved a lot within Rotterdam and with every move he learned important life lessons that shaped him into the person he is today.
Biography
In the Summer of 2020, Gavin-Viano (Frascati Theater) graduated from The Theatre Academy Maastricht. That same year he received the €25.000,- DNA Next Grant. Before he started his studies in Maastricht, he successfully studied at The New York Film Academy & at CODARTS Rotterdam. The young performer won the Henri Winkelman Award for A Melody For Grownups. A grant prize of €10.000,-. His theatre play Bloodscent Is also nominated for the BNG Bank Theatreprize.
Performance Gavin-Viano
Music production Jan Baars & Marijn Nikerk
Live music Joachim Henriëtta Bram van de Glind, Oliver Emmitt, Paul van de Calseijde, Willem Abelen, Sam Thomas, Lourens van der Zwaag, Tom Ridderbeekx, Jaap de Vries
Composition Robert Koemans, Ilja Reijngoud & Joachim Henriëtta
Light & sound Nick de With & Robin van den Berg
Light design Wes Broersen
Scenography Arinth Foekema
Dramaturgy Martine Manten
Executive production Jostha Delima
Photography Lalo Torre
Videography Martijn Hut
Sales Xavier Michels
Coproducer Theaterfestival de Parade, Henri Winkelman Awards, SENA