From the young blood at Rhubarb we’ve taken two more performance orders. Here we talk to Michael David Lorsch of As In Happy and cassy walker of satan in me. Both artists are members of the Young Creator’s Unit, part of the Queer Youth Arts Program at Buddies.
PERFORMANCE ORDER #3 – taken from Michael David Lorsch
What do you want the dance/performance to be about?
Where we look for happiness
Describe the movement and sound of the dance/performance.
Hysteric yet determined. Sustained energy. Colourful. Comical.
What should it look like?
There should be a lot of space as I think we always see happiness as something far from us or perhaps something we don’t currently have. I sense of clown should be felt.
Costumes?
For some reason I feel we need neck ties. I’d like to see the performers change the piece by what they find in their search – removing clothing, adding debris, whatever’s in the area.
Site/Setting?
Corner of Alexander and Church on the Zodiac street mural. Though I imagine they can leave it.
Lighting?
Natural lighting
Any thoughts on Music (a particular piece of music, or genre)?
Anything with “Smile” in it. Smile by Charlie Chaplin (MJ), Smile, You Make Me Smile by Aloe Blacc
Is there a mood or theme you would like the piece to communicate/explore?
How happiness runs and controls our lives.
How many performers?
Two
Any other ideas or thoughts to share?
NOPE
Who are you?
Michael David Lorsch
What do you do?
Theatre artist and Boylesque T.O member
Age?
24
PERFORMANCE ORDER #4 – taken from cassy walker
What do you want the dance/performance to be about?
magic. witchcraft.
Describe the movement and sound of the dance/performance.
solemn. flowing. sharp. chaotic. contorted. like possession. the sounds are rhythmic, and should only be coming from the bodies.
What should it look like?
it should look like a ritual. i see a steady crescendo. from order to chaos. silence to noise.
Costumes?
white. nothing but white. flowing white dresses for everyone.
Site/Setting?
around a table covered in white. everything happens around the table.
Lighting?
only candles and lamps set on the table in a symmetrical fashion.
Any thoughts on Music (a particular piece of music, or genre)?
everything comes from the bodies on the stage. they are the music.
Is there a mood or theme you would like the piece to communicate/explore?
like the spectators are watching something they shouldn’t be. something private. secret.
How many performers?
five.
Any other ideas or thoughts to share?
do feel free to offer your blood. 🙂
