Over 140 visitors for interactive theatre performance 'Stimá i Protehá'
From 12 to the 15 May, interactive theatre performances titled 'Stimá i Protehá' took place on Bonaire. The series was organized by tei p’abo in collaboration with Storyteller Archell Thompson and two talented local actors. The first session took place at Jong Bonaire and was specifically aimed at young people. The subsequent performances were held in the neighbourhoods of Tera Kòrá, Amboina, Nikiboko, and Rincon, to make it as accessible as possible for the residents.
In total, more than 140 people participated. With the help of actors, a fictional but recognizable situation was re-enacted, based on real situations that occur on Bonaire. The audience was given the role of researcher. To help them step into this role, they were offered a so-called 'Case Lab Coat.'
Themes such as sexual safety, protection, and boundaries were central. The performances offered a safe and interactive setting to engage in conversation about difficult topics that otherwise often remain unspoken.
The goal of Stimá i Protehá is to create awareness and increase openness for discussion. The audience's involvement was significant. Many visitors thought it was a real situation, which shows how much the story affected them. At the end of each performance, the actors were taken out of their roles, and it was emphasized that it was a re-enacted situation.
Tei p’abo
Tei p’abo is a collaboration between aid organizations on Bonaire and focuses on increasing awareness and making domestic violence and child abuse discussable. The initiative is part of the Administrative Agreement on tackling domestic violence and child abuse in the Caribbean Netherlands. Partners within tei p’abo include Sentro Akseso Boneiru, Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands, Mental Health Caribbean, Stichting Reclassering CN, the Guardianship Council, and the Public Entity Bonaire.