Sergeant Early's Dream

Question 1

When was Seargeant Early’s Dream made?

Answer 1

1984

Question 2

Who choreographed Sergeant Early’s Dream and who was A.D?

Answer 2

Choreographer= Christopher Bruce
A.D= Robert North

Question 3

Themes of Sergeant Early’s Dream?

Answer 3

Inspired by the music
Irish going to the new world- migration
Gender issues + political injustice
Sadness

Question 4

Aural Setting of Sergeant Early’s Dream

Answer 4

Folksongs- Irish, American, British
“Love will you marry me” repeated throughout
Live music- vocals, whistles, guitar

Question 5

What are the styles of Sergeant Early’s Dream?

Answer 5

Irish folkdance
Neo-classical
Graham, tap, ballet

Question 6

What are the set and props of Sergeant Early’s Dream?

Answer 6

Backdrop of the ocean- simple
Back drop- blues and greens- seascape, homeland overseas
Rocks along the bottom which reinforces looking back to where they travelled from

Question 7

What is the lighting of Sergeant Early’s Dream?

Answer 7

Blue light- oceans
Whitewash-draws attention to the features, creates a sense of hope
Dark green- Ireland, homeland

Question 8

What is the costume of Sergeant Early’s Dream?

Answer 8

Gender specific
Torn- lack of wealth
Periodic design 18th century
Female- green dress, long sleeve
Male- casual everyday clothes, shirts, quarter length trousers

Question 9

Context and relevance of Sergeant Early’s Dream?

Answer 9

Political messages-
Injustice
Women treated less than men
Gender issues