Demonism of Zakopane XV ZPPA "The Navel of the World"

This theatrical production is based on an article by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz from October 8, 1919, dedicated to Tymon Niesiołowski and published in "Echo Tatrzańskie". In it, Witkacy wrote about the peculiar demonism of Zakopane - a place that creates a specific type of artists and fosters artistic experience of every moment, yet is simultaneously a "worm-like appendage" of the Polish body.

Drawing from this critical text, written nearly a century ago, the creators crafted a performance that winks at contemporary popular culture trends while warning against a misguided understanding of Zakopane's demonism.

The premiere took place on January 1, 2016 on the Atanazy Bazakbala Stage.

The cast includes: Dorota Ficoń, Marek Wrona, and Krzysztof Wnuk. The scenario, set design, costumes, and direction were prepared by Andrzej St. Dziuk. Musical arrangement: Włodzimierz Kiniorski, choreography: Anita Podkowa, original music: Jerzy Chruściński, sound design: Natalia Sosna, lighting design: Kalamarapaxa.