Drama 2,3,4 explores the rhythmic potentials of the natural sounds created by simple movements. The piece uses repetition and gradual exaggeration of sound and movement to create a trance like state of semantic saturation, removing meaning or significance to each gesture. Once this technique builds momentum, aural and visual narratives form, creating humorous and absurd scenes; Three dancers’ hands tapping across the floor with concentrated expressions, like a pianist performing a difficult sonata. The sounds created by the dancers are subtly amplified through microphones, used as a way to manipulate the audience’s sensory experience.
Duration: 25 minutes
Choreographer: Siobhan McKenna | Performers: Arabella Frahn-Starkie, Isabelle Beauverd and Siobhan McKenna | Costume Design: Remy Wong | Lighting Design: Rob Larson
Drama 2,3,4 was commissioned by Lucy Guerin Inc. in partnership with The Substation. It was presented in Lucy Guerin Inc.’s program PIECES and performed at The Substation in December 2019.
*This work is available for touring.