RecordNumber
3912
Author
Broeders, René M.
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René M. Broeders and Anna M. Hartkopf
Title of Article
A Mathematical Musical: “Dimension Neukölln”
Title Of Journal
Bridges
Publication Year
2020
Abstract
The project BeVoice aims to explore the intersection of science, in particular mathematics, and music theatre. The
scientific subject serves as an inspiration for the creative process of making the music, choreography and stage setup.
The novel exposure to the scientific subject of the participants and the audience is a welcomed side-effect.
The theme of the musical in 2019 was a mathematical subject: dimensions. About 150 young people from Berlin
and the Netherlands rehearsed and performed a music theatre performance piece that was especially written for them.
The storyline had no narrative, but instead was conveyed through the geometrical development from dimension zero
to a room with infinite dimensions.