Patrycja 24 September 06

After 2 weeks of rehearsals it seems like we’ve got a vague structure of the show. We have found possible frames. During the next 3 weeks we have to fulfil these frames. As usual – through a number of improvisations- we’ve been testing different ideas- some interesting and some hideous, and we’ve realised that the only way to make this show work is to stick with only ONE good idea and build choreography and music around it.

This performance is going to be something new for us, as we usually create shows long, complex and layered, where there is a lot of turning points of action (dramaturgic, psychological and movement wise). 28 minutes only- that’s the longest it has to be. Knowing that we have to invent something which is a mixture of simplicity and cleverness, compact and precisely crafted miniature.

For the first time as a violinist (classically trained) I use a loop station- little smart box which allows me to layer sound of violin and my voice, creating a “one- man- orchestra”. I am aware that this type of technical equipment is not a new thing in the world of music and theatre, but whey! What a joy it is! I feel like little kid who got a new toy, pressing different buttons, turning knobs and messing with meters of cables! (let’s just hope the audience will share my enthusiasm;)…



Questions
- does dance effect the music or music form the way of moving?
- are dance and sound blended together, are there moments of resisting, of dancing against the rhythm, of playing against movement dynamic?
- can sound be cruel?
- when to stop? Who is responsible of making decision?

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