Pride Scene Summary

Pride Scene Summary:

Below is a summary of what I’ve planned for my scene to look like so far. It starts with a diva inspired entrance, then moves onto the encounter of the water where the theme/aspect of Narcissism is explored. The actors then fall in love with a specific part of their body, and together (based on which body part they are focusing on) they create three different “bodies”. E.g, Ryan, Ruby and Ronn focuses on shoulders, arms and hands. They move into the shape of a torso using their bodies and together they explore different movements based on the story of Narcissism. The music climaxes, and at the end everything falls down.

Part One- Entrance “The Walk of Pride” (1 min)

This is the first part of Pride the audience will see. I want them to feel the arrogance and self-obsession part of Pride. 

Start in a line, then gradually move into the “Fishy” formation with Ronn in front. -Connect by hands-to-shoulders etc, while the walk, face and hands gets more extreme (the tension builds)

Walk: Think Diva/Macho. Chin up, Chest out. Typical “I’m better than you” attitude

Face: Butoh Mask- Extreme Happiness. Mouth open in huge smile, eyes open and excited.

Hands: Slightly distorted, but still Diva inspired. Slightly bent wrists, separated fingers.   

Part Two- Image One: Narcissism (1 min)

(Remember: the story about the man who feel in love with his own reflection with the water).

This is the first encounter with the water and where you fall in love with your own reflection.  

Move forward into a semi-circle and find your position using the “Walk of Pride”.

Once in position, move down into a seating position using Dianne’s Movement. 

Once seated, the number ones move into Ruby’s Movement. The number twos move into Gail’s Movement. Remember to keep the arms+hands distorted. Face: Completely Mesmerized: Big eyes, open mouth, like you’re  falling in love with your own reflection.

Gail dips her hair into the water. Calvin and Ronn, take the lead from Gail (when she moves her head back up, splashing the water) to know when to splash the water.

Ryan, Ruby, Dianne and Lisa: Play and interact with the water. Smear it, drip it etc. Improvise! 

Part Three- Image Two: Love and Obsession with Oneself (1 min)

This is the extreme part of Obsession with Oneself and Pride. You are in LOVE with your favorite body part and not afraid to show it. 

Find your “favorite body part”. 

Show it to the audience, and move into position for the three bodies, while emphasizing your “favorite body part”. 

Start the different movements for the three bodies. (This depends on which body you’re with, work together with your partner/partners.) 

Slowly build tension. BIGGER movements, move out to the side, even more distorted arms etc.

The music comes to a climax and everything falls. Those sitting or kneeling, fall completely to the floor. Those standing, kneel down/drop down but necessarily all the way. 

Props: 

Pool of water.

Music & Multimedia:

The music for part one will be diva/catwalk inspired, but adapted for Butoh.

For part two and three, the music will be arrogant and building in tension as the scene progresses. 

The multimedia used is Garageband. Might incorporate a projection of a still image (?)