Zoltar Prod, the magic of theatre for self-care
- il y a 2 jours
- 3 min de lecture
Episode 1
To create a Zoltar Prod-style show, take a school full of students, add a good dose of theater, a generous pinch of juggling, and sprinkle it all with laughter and magic: you'll get a funny and impactful formula! A delightful show guaranteed free of harmful ingredients ("it's not good," "you have to," "that's just the way it is"), written for children, to be enjoyed without moderation (also suitable for adults). Side effects: an irresistible urge to change some burdensome lifestyle habits may arise.
© Text: Doris Ramseyer - Photos: Zoltar Prod & Clara Janoyer
If you receive a brand new bicycle, are you okay with throwing it on the ground, stomping on it, damaging it?
Nooo! (Unanimous cry from the children)
Well, your body is the same! It's brand new at birth. If you damage it, you'll be held back. But if you take care of it, you'll go far!
Introduction to the show Fenua manger sainement, presented by the Zoltar Prod company, for the children of Polynesia.
Presenting health with humor and surprises
Zoltar Prod is an artistic duo, Mlle Karott' and Monsieur H. , who in 2023 created the show Fenua Manger Sainement (Healthy Eating Fenua), responding to the CPS's call for projects, A Rohi No te Ora. The goal: to raise awareness among young people about their health through impactful and immersive experiences . The performers use their respective talents like Swiss Army knives to design and organize magical theatre (or theatrical magic) shows for young audiences, all centered around a central theme.
At the school, the show hasn't really started yet. Miss Karott plays a child engrossed in her tablet, oblivious to her surroundings—which is almost unbearable, given how much the children crave interaction. They remain doubtful: has the performance already begun? Oh, but Mr. H. wants to steal her tablet, and she gets angry, she snorts! The children are immersed in the show, which unfolds over a typical day, each moment of which they can identify. For nearly an hour, they will laugh, giggle, be indignant… and reflect. Just like their teachers and chaperones, because the dialogue is full of subtle nuances and references aimed at them. “We wanted the adults not to be bored and to feel involved too!” explains Mr. H.
Fenua Manger Sainement: a show performed more than 50 times with the support of the CPS on several islands of French Polynesia between 2023 and 2024. A real success! The power is in the fruit!
Prevention is better than cure, and it's better to do it with a laugh!
First and foremost, the body must love itself! (Excerpt from the show Fenua Manger Sainement) . Taking care of yourself means learning to let go, to accept yourself as you are, to respect and love yourself. And also to function with mutual support and perseverance. If you love yourself, you can work miracles! Even when a problem arises. Problems shouldn't be an obstacle; you can always keep moving forward, and it's even better to do it with a smile! explains Ms. Karott.
Because the body sows seeds! (Excerpt from the same show) . A play on words, because the Zoltar Prod Company sows seeds in children's minds, to help them understand their bodies differently. Before their astonished eyes, fruit magically appears on stage! Mr. H. juggles his oranges, carefully preserving the seeds. These can be sown during a hike (an encouragement to be active) , and even if it's a long time from now, one day they will bear fruit (instead of being thrown in the trash) !
The connection with young people is fresh and spontaneous, woven with trust, joy, respect, and humor. Life, the world, joy, and culture resonate with us. The shows are adapted to the children's school level, from preschool to the beginning of middle school. Because by adolescence, lifestyle habits are already ingrained. If these habits are harmful, it's important to curb them in adulthood. And if they cause damage, treatment and healing will be necessary—interventions that are more costly than preventative measures.
In the next issue of Tama'a, discover a simple, fun and healthy lunch recipe , created by Miss Karott' and Mr. H.!
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