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[a working script] the participant handbook and role descriptions for a performance which takes place on july 4th 2010.
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*an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return.a performance in six acts with the crosing of six characters.
day: sunday july 4th 2010
time: start: 12:00end: 4:00
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how to read the script. just follow these steps:
the script is simply a framework to move within. if you know your beginning/ending positions & actions, then what happens within that structure is the interesting part.
be yourself,
do what you will.
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ACT 1 ACT 2 ACT 3 ACT 4 ACT 5 ACT 6
IMAGE
TIME 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min
FORM stairs stage fence wall bench passageACTION step jump stand lean sit walkABOUT moving up &
down, entering & exiting
performing & observing
a boundary between two places
creating inward & outward spaces
interacting with physical objects
moving through & around objects
SCENE 1
group a:en[act]ors
freeze in the act of stepping
move from the seating to stage, jump, then back
walk to the fence, stand, looking into the station
use the form of the wall to lean your body upon
interact with the plaza furniture; sit on the bench
walk under green fabric, pause once through the fabric
group b:re[form]ers
imitate existing forms, stretch fabric
create a stage backdrop, stretch fabric vertically
stretch fabric vertically in front of body, making a frame
inward looking space; sit on wall, stretch fabric vertically
create backdrop; stretch fabric vertically, head level
create a passage; stretch fabric between people, hold horizontally above head
SCENE 1
group a:en[act]ors
freeze in the act of stepping
move from the seating to stage, jump, then back
walk to the fence, stand, looking into the station
use the form of the wall to lean your body upon
interact with the plaza furniture; sit on the bench
move through the space, pause next to a green fabric.
group b:re[form]ers
drape fabric over body, extend existing forms
drape the fabric over bodies and on the ground/steps
stretch fabric above head horizontally; stretch fabric vertically under feet, over head
outward looking space; stand next to the sculpture, drape fabric over wall
stand on the chess board; drape fabric over physical objects
create a web for en[act]ors to weave through; drape fabric over body
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*the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.
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ordinary everyday actions which have been observed taking place in the square during the weekdays.
The group is split into subgroups and secific actions and movements are assigned to each subgroup, responding to the physical form found in each scene.
uniform: white
GROUP B: RE[FORM]ERSrearticulate
the space around them within which group A performs their actions.
use large sheets of bright green stretchy fabric in combination with their bodies
to reform the space, enclosing and redefining boundaries through various planes and forms.
uniform: black
! GUIDEorchestrates and directs the performance
controls the rhythm of the Acts
uniform: black
RECORDERSkeep the
documentation of the performance through moving and still photography.
are not hidden out of view, but instead
are part of the action, recording each other as well as the two groups.
uniform: black
EXTRASpeople who are momentarily passing through the square, involved in the performance for as long as they are within sight.
uniform: varies
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* set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference
The record of the performance is captured using three methods:
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[a] video camera
a- stationary on tripod, chest height
b- stationary on tripod, knee height
c- handheld, catch closeups, dialogue, kept filming between the acts
[b] photography
a- handheld, capture stop frame sequence shots
b- handheld, various shots
prop used by character two in group a
[c] notes and marks of the participants, made in response to their experience
sketch, diagram, write, scribble in this handbook as you wish
record dialogue, movements, sensorial & spatial qualities
CHARACTER 1 CHARACTER 2 CHARACTER 3 CHARACTER 4 CHARACTER 5 CHARACTER 6CHARACTER
IMAGE
FORMS OF MOVEMENT
TITLE the crowd (as a collective)
mother & son two strangers (pass)
a lady (as if in a dream)
keeper of the gate (guard)
one man in a suit (like the rest)
TRIGGER blends weaves merges
shift apart, as one
glance pass fade away
gliding slipping floating
zigs zags, stop, surveys, repeat
streak, straight forward intently
SPEED varies, fast-slow
slow-medium medium/fast slow slow fast
PROP sticks camera bell magazine yellow vest mobile
NOTATION
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the en[act]-ors perform a sequence of actions in response to the spatial and material qualities of each location.
*(role) make changes to something.
the re[form]ers become elements in the environment that are no longer inamimate - they play a role as modulators of activity and are seen in juxtaposition with the moving participants from group A.
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scene 1, fabric is stretched
scene 2, fabric is draped
ways of using the fabric
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!"#$%!&'!"()&&* (noun, OBJECT) a set of steps leading from one floor to another resulting in a change of elevation.
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move up and down, entering and exiting the squarefreeze in the action of stepping for a moment, then carry on thru the stairway
[freeze, 5 sec.]
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
use the fabric to create new vertical and horizontal surfaces by imitating existing forms, stnnding
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move up and down, entering and exiting the squarefreeze in the action of stepping for a moment, then carry on thru the stairway
[freeze, 5 sec.]
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[crouching]
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
be lower to the ground, sit/crouchdrape fabric over body
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use spatial terms: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zone, edge, boundary, path.
describe sensorial qualities: sound, material, light, shadow, texture, touch, color, shape, temperature, scale.
note your movements against the other participants, the forms of the context, reactions from one another.
record dialogue you had or heard.
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* (noun, OBJECT) a raised floor or platform, typically in a theater, on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform.a point, period, or step in a process or development.** (verb, ACTION) push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one’s legs and feet.make a sudden involuntary movement in reaction to something that causes surprise or shock.
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GROUP A, EN(ACT)ORS:task:
be both a performer and a spectator move from the seating, onto the stage, perform a jump, then move off the stage
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
create a stage backdrop with vertical surfacesstand and hold the fabric vertically, away from the body at head level
[jump]
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be both a performer and a spectator move from the seating, onto the stage, perform a jump, then move off the stage
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
sit/crouch on the grounddrape the fabric over bodies and on the ground/steps
[jump]
[stand]
[fabric draped over ground]
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use spatial terms: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zone, edge, boundary, path.
describe sensorial qualities: sound, material, light, shadow, texture, touch, color, shape, temperature, scale.
note your movements against the other participants, the forms of the context, reactions from one another.
record dialogue you had or heard.
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* (noun, OBJECT) a barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.
** (verb, ACTION) have or maintain an upright position, supported by one’s feet.move to and remain in a specified position.adopt a particular attitude toward a matter or issue.
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GROUP A, EN(ACT)ORS:task:
walk to the fence and stand, looking through it into the station then walk back to where you came from
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
create a boundary between two placeshold the fabric vertically in front of body, making a frame for the en[act]ors to move in !"#$"%&'(#)
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walk to the fence and stand, looking through it into the station, then walk back to where you came from
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GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
create a boundary between two places(half of the participants) stand, holding the fabric above heads horizontally(the other half of the participants) stand, with the fabric stretched vertically under feet and up over your head
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3A3B3A3B
!"##$%&'sketch/diagram/write to describe your expereience.
use spatial terms: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zone, edge, boundary, path.
describe sensorial qualities: sound, material, light, shadow, texture, touch, color, shape, temperature, scale.
note your movements against the other participants, the forms of the context, reactions from one another.
record dialogue you had or heard.
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* (noun, OBJECT) a continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land.a thing perceived as a protective or restrictive barrier.
** (verb, ACTION) incline from the perpendicular and rest for support on or against (something).
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GROUP A, EN(ACT)ORS:task:
use the form of the wall to rest your body uponwalk up to the wall, lean, then continue on your path, walking away from the wall
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
form an inward looking space by creating a vertical backdropsit on top of the wall and hold the fabric up vertically
[lean]
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GROUP A, EN(ACT)ORS:task:
use the form of the wall to rest your body uponwalk up to the wall, lean, then continue on your path, walking away from the wall
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
create an outward looking spacestand next to the sculpturedrape the fabric over the wall
[lean]
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!"##$%&'sketch/diagram/write to describe your expereience.
use spatial terms: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zone, edge, boundary, path.
describe sensorial qualities: sound, material, light, shadow, texture, touch, color, shape, temperature, scale.
note your movements against the other participants, the forms of the context, reactions from one another.
record dialogue you had or heard.
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* (noun, OBJECT) a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone.** adopt or be in a position in which one’s weight is supported by one’s buttocks rather than one’s feet and one’s back is upright.
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GROUP A, EN(ACT)ORS:task:
interact with the physical structures, plaza furniture
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
create a backdropstanding and holding the fabric vertically, away from the body at head level
[sit]a [play]b
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GROUP A, EN(ACT)ORS:task:
interact with the physical structures, plaza furniture
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
stand on the chess board, acting as chess pieces drape the fabric over physical objects: steps, ground, bench
[sit]a [play]b
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tree, ground]
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!"##$%&'sketch/diagram/write to describe your expereience.
use spatial terms: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zone, edge, boundary, path.
describe sensorial qualities: sound, material, light, shadow, texture, touch, color, shape, temperature, scale.
note your movements against the other participants, the forms of the context, reactions from one another.
record dialogue you had or heard.
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!"##"$%&'(")*&&* (noun, OBJECT) the act or process of moving through, under, over, or past something on the way from one place to another; a transition.a narrow way, typically having walls on either side, allowing access between buildings or different rooms.
** (verb, ACTION) move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.
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GROUP A, EN(ACT)ORS:task:
move through the space, walking under the green fabric pause for a moment once through the fabric
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
create a passage for the en[act]ors to walk through standing and stretching the fabric between people, held horizontally above heads
[pause, 5 sec]
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[standing, fabric under feet, over head]
[freeze]
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[all: pause, 5 sec]
[all: low to ground, sitting or kneeling]
GROUP A, EN(ACT)ORS:task:
move through the space, walking around the re[form]ers
pause for a moment next to a green fabric.
GROUP B, RE(FORM)ERS:task:
create a web for the en[act]ors to weave through
sitting, crouching, or standing with fabric draped over body
[pause, 5 sec]
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!"##$%&'sketch/diagram/write to describe your expereience.
use spatial terms: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zone, edge, boundary, path.
describe sensorial qualities: sound, material, light, shadow, texture, touch, color, shape, temperature, scale.
note your movements against the other participants, the forms of the context, reactions from one another.
record dialogue you had or heard.
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The crowd is one, as one it negotiates and manipulates its spatial setting. It cannot be hurried, it moves of its own accord at its own pace, but it can be prompted and encouraged to do as one outside the crowd wishes. The crowd mingles, mixes, blends, weaves and merges; in one moment it is still and close together and in the next it opens up and moves again. Within the crowd there are heads and there are feet: heads of varying heights always scanning what’s around them, and feet, as footsteps upon the ground, standing, swaying, walking, perceiving the surface beneath them.
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’speed: varies, fast-slow
prop: sticks
action: use sticks to make noise by hitting against objects and each other’s sticks, hold up in the air
the crowd (as a collective)
2
The small child, eyes wide taking in the excitement of the plaza, sneaks his hand from his mother’s grasp, running, stumbling away from her and finding the brick wall, placing his hands on the wall to steady himself. The mother, watches, then as instinctual habit, as protector, follows after, gathering her child’s small hand back into her larger one.’‘
speed: slow-medium
prop: camera
action: move apart, touch a surface, move back together
mother & son
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In opposing directions they advance in the square, she drifting towards him, he sliding towards her. Eyes looking straight ahead, they pass with a slight swish, conscious of but paying no attention to the other, continuing on, through the space that the other one just came from, sounds of footsteps trailing behind.
‘’ speed: medium-fast
prop: bell
action: start in opposite positions, follow the path towards each other, as you cross, ring the bell
two strangers (pass)
4
She glides as if in a dream. Elegantly winding her way through the mingling forms of people and objects, eyes skipping around, her skirt sways in that ballerina-esque way. It is as if she is both a part of the backdrop of the buildings all around, and as if she is completely alone and it is only her in this great urban space.’
a lady (as if in a dream)
‘speed: slow
prop: magazine
action: read the magazine, glance around, move forward, repeat
He is on a loop through the property, zig zag, enforcing the written word on the signs. They say: please keep off the grass. please keep out of the water.He pauses to ask:‘do you have permission?’He says:‘this is private property. no filming or photography allowed.’He moves on, stopping to survey the scene in front of him and continuing to do his job, upholding the rules of the development and stipulating the public’s use of this urban space.
keeper of the gate (guard)
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‘speed: slow
prop: yellow vest
action: move forward, stop, survey the scene, move forward
5
one man in a suit (like the rest)
The suit is the man or the man is the suit. In this context it defines him. He is always going places, heading somewhere to take care of something. He sees what is in front of him, what he is moving towards. He moves through the space as though he knows it, as though he moves through it everyday, as habit, as second nature, it is his world, his domain.
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speed: fast
prop: mobile
action: speak on mobile, text on mobile, take long strides
become elements in the environment that are no longer inamimate - they play a role as modulators of activity and are seen juxtaposed with the moving participants from group A.
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