Apparatus

Created by Becca Hoback

Alma Alter Theatre + Studio 4xC
2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Runtime: 50 minutes

Welcome to the Apparatus. Here, we know what we are doing. We know what comes next, and we know who we are - unchanging. We follow the steady drum of the beat of our hearts, and it never speeds, never slows. The system supports us. Supports our breath, tells us what must be done. If anyone steps out of line - no. No one steps out of line.

“Apparatus” explores how impersonal systems shape our behavior. How do our human imperfections get in the way? How do we react when something goes wrong? What do we lose when the system mysteriously disappears? How does it still linger in our bones? Where do we go from here?

Photos by Terrence Brett

Original Cast Credits

CHOREOGRAPHY: Becca Hoback  (in collaboration with the Actors)
Original score by Ignacio Nieto Carvajal
VOICEOVER: Becca Hoback 
LIGHTING DESIGN: Becca Hoback, Geogi Arsov
Performers: Petia losifova, Georgi Arsov, Mihail Bonev, Adriana Slavova, Mariella Mars, Ornella Tsolkanov, Natali Boneva
This project was possible with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria and Embajada España Sofia.