They wanted to include an on stage rape scene
Rhean had a story to tell
It got violent and soap opera like, mixed with the horror and gore of a greek drama
Topic : rape
- prevalent in india today, very much a current issue.
I felt - still feel - out of depth
Now:
Episodic presentation
Stanislavsky acting?
Beauty lies in the simplicity
Lights play a large role
Freezing when not speaking
Music soft in the background - contrast to the violent and turbulent emotions permeating the stage - cuts when mooli comes
Costumes are simple - realistic, they reflect reality to demonstrate that this is very much based in reality
We all reworked our portion of the script
In fact, i started out co-writing it, and drew up the general outline
I also was involved with lighting, sets, costumes and sound (.. In hindsight, that's a lot - i was trying hard at the beginning not to play director, but if no one stepped up or would volunteer, of course i'd do it.)
But the conclusion, what I was responsible for on the day of the final performance, was the acting. And hence that's what I'm sharing, as it was the only thing I retained control over to the very end - myself.
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