Not fade away

Question 1

Describe some movement examples

Answer 1

Jane clapping to the beat of the song and the cast grooves off to the beat - Rooster is the last one to leave
Ballroom style hold with fast turns – movement driven by the fast pace of the song
When she knocks him over and he throws a tantrum – kicks to the beat of the music – playfulness inspired by jive/ Lindsey hop
Rooster motifs – jumping up and flapping wings
When the male gets carried off - acting drunk - and leaves his partner waving to the audience

Question 2

Aural

Answer 2

‘You gonna give your love to me’ – Demanding/ insecure
‘Your love for me has got to be real’ – Insecure/ lack of power
‘Im gonna love you night and day’ – sweet/ caring
‘Im gonna say how its gonna be’ – first line establishing authority
Cover song from the 50s (Buddy Holly)
Up beat, playful, fast
Harmonica
Music and movment direct relationship

Question 3

Lighting

Answer 3

More of a centered spotlight to focus on the happy couple
Warmer tone

Question 4

Dancers

Answer 4

Full cast to begin with and then they leave a duet
At the end the men come on to take the man off leaving the women by herself

Question 5

Describe the transition of Not Fade Away to As Tears Go By

Answer 5

Closing not fade away
Male soloist gets carried off stage by the other men leaving the woman waving at the audience
Music and lights fade
Opening as tears go by
Lights come up and the woman is still waving, she circles her hand to the floor looking at is and the music begins – there is a spotlight on her
The isolated male walks on, she sees him and walks off stage – purple wash fills the stage