FECE brings Green E.Th.I.Cs to life through an engaging theatre experience

The artistic team of FECE, composed of three talented actors—Veselin Petrov, Ivan Stanchev, and Mihail Sarvanski—has crafted a unique and engaging theatre experience inspired by the Green E.Th.I.Cs Game (GEG). With their extensive backgrounds in improvisational theatre, the team has transformed environmental education into a captivating performance titled “лЕКО ЗАКЪСНЕЛИ?” (Slightly Delayed?).

This innovative theatre game follows the structure of GEG, using dice rolls to determine the scenes, each of which explores topics provided by the project’s scientific partner, the Technical University of Crete. The performance is built around five distinct storylines, presented through different game categories: Icon, Did You Know That, Quiz, True Story, and Everyday Life. Each storyline delves into key environmental themes such as climate change, biodiversity, and overconsumption, brought to life through dynamic improvisational techniques.

An Interactive and Inclusive Experience

The audience plays a crucial role in the theatre game, which divides them into two teams. They roll dice to decide the next category, gradually uncovering the storylines while engaging in quizzes, challenges, and even generating energy to light up parts of the stage decor. The actors perform assigned roles for each of the five scenes, creating an immersive experience that highlights the complexity of environmental issues.

Actor Ivan Stanchev reflected on the show’s purpose in an interview with the Toplocentrala blog: "Nature itself sends messages every day about the emerging changes. We and the audience will explore how far our capabilities reach and to what extent we can take responsibility for what is happening."

By encouraging active audience participation, Slightly Delayed? ensures that every performance is unique, shaped by the audience’s engagement and the location of the event.