Section 15- Dominoes

Question 1

Describe how the monks begin to move the boxes, including Larbi’s box, and how the aural setting enhances this

Answer 1

-they push the top row of boxes sliding them towards SR, and so that they tip off the edge standing vertically, and then can be lay down and moved into position
-aural setting is piano and drums creating a repetitive beat which is very low pitched creating a menacing tone, giving the atmosphere of suspense, a robotic system creating something

Question 2

How does Larbi behave as he is being moved and once he has got into the box?

Answer 2

-Larbi is sat up inside the box with his head peeking out and he is looking around the stage as he is moved to DSL. He is lifted up so the box is vertical and then feels the sides of the box with his palms spinning around, appearing nervous

Question 3

What is Dong Dong doing downstage right?

Answer 3

-Dong Dong builds the little replica boxes into a diagonal line from DSL to USR, sat in a square pool of light, then knocks the boxes down like dominoes

Question 4

Explain what happens after all the boxes have been arranged in a diagonal line from DSL to USR with a monk stood inside each box

Answer 4

-After DD has knocked over the mini boxes, he runs up to USR and pushes the first box, which has a domino effect knocking all the other boxes down the line, and Larbi being in the last box falls over onto the ground, and begins cycling his legs. As the boxes are knocked, each monk turns to lay on their back as they fall. After all the boxes are knocked, Dong Dong climbs across all the boxes to get to Larbi
-aural setting builds up to a crescendo, then goes silent so you can hear the knocking of the boxes
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