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Buran:
(noun, verb, adjective) 1. A creation of new plays for a new audience
(closely associated with the now) with respect to the actor's physical presence
in relation to the spectator. 2. A blizzard (Russian).
Featured Company, Fractured Atlas Blog: "A Dynamic Collective, A 'Satellite' system: Buran Theatre Company"
Company Mission:
1. Producing new theatre that challenges the relationship between spectator and actor, theatre
as a means of creating community and bringing about the mutual responsibility of all those involved. 2. Bridging
the gap between theatre artists and other forms of artistic expression: music, dance, architecture, design, sculpture...
3. Working in a sensitive environment that allows for an open collaborative process between the actor, the text, and
the audience.
4. Research on physical acting via text, music, and experimental methods relating to the role of the
audience and the global community.
5. Creating theatre in as many environments and communities as possible, discovering
and sharing with a generation of new audiences.
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| Buran co-founders: Adam Burnett & Alicia Gian-Maciuliene |
* Buran Theatre Company is a sponsored project
of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions in behalf of Buran may be
made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.* To donate
to Buran via the internet click here: We have the following donors to thank and recognize in their support: Friends of Buran ($1-$50) Rula Andriessen Leah
Arlen Henry & Christine Bial Catherine Brennan
Ryan Colwell Will Coquillette Melissa Fendell
Karl Fundenberger Michael Karlin
Geoffrey Kaufman Hilary Kelman
Ben
Garmisa
Natalia Gian-Buchanan Jean Goto Charla
Jenkins Jon Matteson Paul Meier
Tosin Morohunfola Megan Rains
Meghan
Reardon Lawrence Tenopir Lara Thomas
Iefan Thompson Roberta Wirth
Buran Buddies ($51-$199)
Jeanne Bleecker
Stephen Ferrell
Rita & Len Higgins Jo
Huseman
Masha Kipp Cindy & Tom Luxem
Brendan Thompson
Buran Muses
($200-$399) Ed & Vicki Fulmer
Nell McLaine Tom & Vicki Smith
Buran Benefactors
($400-$800) Joyce Saricks
Past producers include University of Kansas Theatre, The New Theatre Guild of Overland Park, Coca-Cola Foundation,
KU Student Senate, and various private donors.
Links to other theatre companies/collectives/projects we're particularly fond of:
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