Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Kick-off post!

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.


1 comment:

  1. Hey Katie,
    These are some useful kick-off points. Thanks for the post!
    -Anthony

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