DorkyPark

Constanza Macras / Dorky Park is an international dance and theater company, founded in 2003 by the Argentine choreographer Constanza Macras in Berlin. The company emerged from the previous group Tamagotchi Y2K, which Macras led between 1997 and 2003.

Dorky Park is known for its interdisciplinary productions that bring together dancers, actors, musicians, and artists from various age groups and cultural backgrounds. Their pieces combine dance, text, live music, and video, resulting in unique and multi-layered performances. Notable productions include Back to the Present, Big in Bombay, Sure, Shall We Talk About It?, No Wonder, I’m Not The Only One, and Hell on Earth[2][3].

The mission of Dorky Park is to transcend artistic boundaries and foster a diverse community of artists. Constanza Macras is committed to integrating artists from different genres, backgrounds, and age groups to create innovative and inclusive art. The company collaborates closely with renowned theaters and festivals worldwide, such as the Schaubühne Berlin, Hebbel am Ufer, and Volksbühne Berlin, where it has been in residence since 2019[3].

Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, the long-term and global presence of Dorky Park demonstrates a commitment to cultural and artistic sustainability. The company has produced over 30 pieces in more than 115 cities worldwide over the past 20 years. This underscores their effort to make art accessible and diverse. Additionally, Constanza Macras offers workshops and masterclasses to promote the artistic knowledge and skills of future generations[3].

Constanza Macras and Dorky Park have received numerous awards, including the Goethe-Institut Award for Hell on Earth, the Arts at MIT William L. Abramowitz Residency, the national German theater award DER FAUST for best choreography for Megalopolis, the Tabori Prize 2021, and the BZ Culture Prize 2024. These recognitions reflect the high quality and impact of their work[3].

The company remains active with current productions such as I Feel You, The Hunger, and Drama, which are performed in renowned theaters like Volksbühne Berlin and Theater Basel. Constanza Macras is also involved in the film industry, with choreographies for films like The Favourite and Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos[4].

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorky_Park
• 2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorky_Park
• 3 - https://dorkypark.org/about/
• 4 - https://dorkypark.org
• 5 - https://www.creative-city-berlin.de/de/network/member/constanza_macras_dorky_park/