Here are some jumping off points for brainstorming, based on what I think so far about Lady Han:
- Conventions of Noh drama are useful.
- I have no problem with our show not resembling "Lady Han." No one knows the play anyway!
- Let's not wear masks.
- Americana everything... some possibilities...
Movement: Line Dancing
Character: Drag — over-the-top "performed" genders (eg. RuPaul, Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, The Rock)
Atmosphere: Pacific North West... something woodsy... Twin Peaks
Sound/Time: particular, slow, live (perhaps this will be the most "Japanese" element??)
Song: Sacred Harp
- Lastly, I'm open to adding secondary "texts" at this point... perhaps something about Christmas, since our play takes place in the Autumn and has an "All I want for Christmas is You" undertone.
Hey Katie,
ReplyDeleteThese are some useful kick-off points. Thanks for the post!
-Anthony