Benjamin Koch
B. Koch - A place where passions merge
SUPSI Image Focus
Benjamin chose the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at the Accademia Teatro Dimitri to combine his passions: theatre, acrobatics and music.
Why did you choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre?
I have always been interested in a lot of different things. Speech theatre has always fascinated me, as well as movement and acrobatics. I have worked in circus as well, and music has always played an important role in my life. So I was looking for a place where these different passions could meet and merge, a place that would allow me to tell stories using all these languages together. I think I have found the right place, where I am able to explore this combination that interests me deeply.
How would you describe the training?
On one hand, it is a very technical training, where you learn many specific skills: from dance to theatre, from acrobatics to rhythm. On the other, we are in Verscio, a wonderful place surrounded by nature and also a small village. This creates a unique relationship with the other students and teachers, a relationship that becomes both familiar and very personal.
Can you tell us about a particularly significant experience?
One of the Academia's special experiences is the Atelier Week, which takes place the last week before Christmas holidays. During this week, the Bachelor's and Master's classes get completely mixed: we form mixed groups, bringing together people from different backgrounds, and we have a week to create a short performance. Every year there is a specific theme; last year, for example, the theme was""Fairytales". We brought wonderful stories to life and had a rich and fun experience, which allowed us to explore and share our different creativities.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I don't know, maybe it is a bit too soon, but I have a dream: to create a space, a house... or maybe a farm. A place where people can come to live, create, do artistic residencies and do theatre in a context of unity and sharing. I would like it to be a place where people live and create together, realising this little dream I carry inside of me, although I don't yet know when it will become reality.