GHOST IN THE MACHINE

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In discussions with the young people of Petit Plage in Bagnolet, we decided to create a show using masks. Following this initiative and the first series of circus workshops, mask workshops were requested.

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We therefore took on the ambitious challenge of offering a series of workshops on Wednesdays in May and June to present a new version of the Easter show: Ghost in the Machine. These key questions are thus combined, through creative role-playing and visual arts, with closely related current themes.
 

Le Masque

'La representation of the machine'

 

'une représentation de la machine'

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La Machine

'The Internet'; 'Social Networks'

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'L'internet' ; 'les Réseaux'

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Le Spectre

'Spectres', a representation of the young people who fall under its influence.

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'les spectres' une représentation des jeunes qui tombent dans l'emprise de cela.

 

 

Although the circus and skateboarding workshops focus on physical activities, discussion sessions on the dangers and uses of social media will be included:

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​- Digital Education Workshops:

 

- Time dedicated to discussing the dangers of social media will be offered, in line with the values ​​of circus and skateboarding, which promote discipline, autonomy, and self-respect. This will include advice on online reputation management, cyberbullying, and privacy protection.

 

- Digital Content Creation: Young people will have the opportunity to create and share video content and photos related to their activities, if they wish, but with strict supervision regarding their sharing and the implications of this exposure.

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Critical thinking will be fostered through:

- Workshop discussions: Through discussions about circus and skateboarding, as well as daily life and the challenges faced by young people, the facilitators will encourage them to reflect on their place in society, their choices, and their behaviors.

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- Creative workshops: Young people will also be able to create circus performances that reflect their own worldview, while developing their ability to analyze the social issues surrounding them.

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