Black and White. Night and Day. Sight and Sound. Cloud Nine and The Wallpaper Psalm. What do all of these pairings share in common? The fact that they are opposite extremes. This is definitely the case regarding the last coupling. Cloud Nine is a theatrical work with its roots placed in visual soil whereas on the other end of the stick you have The Wallpaper Psalm, which has its roots firmly based in an audio garden bed.
Cloud Nine came off as if it were fully intended to be visually consumed. It has an elaborate set which plays a fundamental part of the production. The performance space was arena style with a large stage upon which the actors acted upon. The characters further develop the stage as they interact with it and paint pictures with their dialogue so that you can imagine what should be there, though it isn't. This is accomplished through spoken word. The entire stage is utilized, even in a "depth of shot per
When the actors move down to the ground floor they are singing. Singing was a major component of The Wallpaper Psalm. This is the major difference between Cloud Nine and The Wallpaper Psalm. Whereas Cloud Nine was to be visually consumed, The Wallpaper Psalm was to be absorbed from the audio aspect.
Another giveaway to The Wallpaper Psalm's visceral intent and audio ingredient was the prelude to the play where the hostess points out emergency exits (in case of a disturbing visceral reaction) and the inclusion of earplugs in the production's program (in case an audience member has very sensitive ears or is seated to close to the band).
I noticed that the compactness of the stage as well as the building provided a more intimate atmosphere. Along with this, it seemed to provide better reverberations of the loud and sudden musical scores. These unexpected and surprising blasts of sound were used to evoke a visceral reaction. I
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