In her new work with HAU Hebbel am Ufer, author and director Nicoleta Esinencu and her protagonists explore how the progress of the capitalist system creates ever new forms of exploitation and colonisation. An excerpt from “Symphony of Progress”, which will premiere at HAU on 13 January 2022.
Not happy enough when working for me?
Enjoy
Not happy enough when delivering me food
up to the 6th floor
without elevator
as fast as you can?
Enjoy
Not happy enough when washing tons of plates a day?
Enjoy
Not happy enough when washing their underwear and socks?
Enjoy
Not happy enough when cutting and painting kilometres of fingernails a day?
Enjoy
Not happy enough when changing tons of diapers a day?
Enjoy
Not happy enough when promoting a fast food chain dressed as their mascot in 40+ degrees?
Enjoy
Not happy enough when collecting the vomit from the couch after their weekend parties?
Enjoy
Killjoy
Be happy to bother them
Destroy their Christmas party
Enjoy
Killjoy