Friday, December 18, 2009

Star Trek: The Next Generation ("Loud as a Whisper")




I have been thinking about incorporating a (Greek) chorus into my performance work, especially considering the visual success of the Brown Becky mask, but the actual logistics are fairly vague.   During my recent cable television overload,  i watched ST:TNG's  "Loud As A Whisper" episode and was inspired by the alien communication depicted.  The story follows "Riva", a noted intergalactic negotiator, who comes from a royal bloodline that is distinguished by a genetic 'flaw' : auditory processing is impossible.  As a consequence a peculiar method of communication evolves, which includes a "chorus".  This "chorus" serves as interpreter and mouthpiece(s) for three aspects of his character. Watching this episode was serendipitous, as the wheels are turning with possibilities related to this concept.  See below for YouTube LINKS.

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