Swansong Flashcards
Who was the set designer?
Christopher Bruce
Who was the lighting designer?
David Mohr
Who was the costume designer?
Christopher Bruce
Who made the a compliment?
Philip Chambon
When was Swansong first preformed?
1987
What are the themes of Swansong?
Prisoner of conscience and human rights
What sort of staging is Swansong?
Proscenium
What dance styles are included in Swansong?
Contemporary, stylistic ballet and cha cha
How does the lighting add the the mood/atmosphere?
The over head light is cold but becomes warmer as the dance continues. The diagonal shaft of light creates hope as it suggests a window of escape.
What is the chair used as?
A weapon, a safe haven, shackles and a shield.
How does the a compliment add to the mood/atmosphere?
Electro acoustic with digitally sampled sounds to help create the bird like cry to show struggle.
How does the lighting demonstrate interrogation?
The over head light shows interrogation because it is cold and bright on the victim to show that he is the only one who is in trouble.
Describe a motif that shows the theme of human rights.
The can dance because the guards are beating and torturing the victim.
What are the dancers wearing on their feet?
Split sole jazz shoes but the guards have rubber soles to define the sound of the question and answer.
What is the victims costume?
The victim wears normal everyday clothes including jeans and a t-shirt
What is the costume for the guards?
Uniforms without any military badges on them.
What is the name of section one?
Question and answer
What is the name of section 2?
Tea for two.
What is the name of section 3?
First solo.
What is the name for section 4?
Slow trio.
What is the name of section 5?
Second solo
What is the name for section 6?
Cane dance
What’s the name for section 7?
Third solo.
Describe the accompaniment.
Electro acoustic with digitally sampled sounds with vocals and instruments including the reed pipe, popular dance rhythms and and feet tapping
What was Christopher Bruce’s stimulus?
The work of amnesty international, the image of saying goodbye to his career and the experiences of the the Chilean poet victor Jara.
Describe the set from Swansong.
Bare stage except for a chair which suggests a cell. Interrogators always exit stage right (door)
What is the purpose of the red nose in the performance?
To dehumanise/ humiliate the victim.
Who was the choreographer of Swansong?
Christopher Brice
