“How will you remember?” could represent one interpretation
of Eurydice. This quote comes from Scene 1 of the First Movement on page 215 when Orpheus asks Eurydice how
she will remember that he loves her. This quote first seems harmless as Orpheus
and Eurydice engage in lighthearted banter. However, I chose this quote because
it takes on new meaning as the characters in the underworld struggle to
remember their loved ones. Since this production would be centered around the
concept of memory—specifically loss of memory—there could be more emphasis on
empty space in the physical setting and dialogue. This would be a solemn
production with empty spaces, long pauses, and echoes to mirror the memory loss
that the characters experience. I imagine that this poster could feature the
string room, thin white lines against a black backdrop. I associate this string
room with memory, since it is built as Eurydice is on her way to gaining her
memories. On the other hand, the house is unraveled when Eurydice’s father is
on his way to forgetting his memories.
The second interpretation of Eurydice could be summed up
with, “Being sad is not allowed! Act like a stone.” This quote comes from page
231 of Scene 7 in the Second Movement when the stones are advising Eurydice
against uncovering her memories. I chose this quote because it captures the
absurd images that could be highlighted in this second interpretation. This
production could have a livelier energy, emphasizing the absurdity of the
stones’ dialogue and the child’s persona. In this production, the actors would
engage in rapid dialogue and speak with high energy and tension. Like the first
production, this interpretation could be unsettling, but in a different way. I
think that this poster could feature three laughing stones, tumbling over one
another, pursued by the child on his tricycle.
I like how you connected the unraveling of the house to the loss of the father's memory. I never thought of it that way. It is as though the memories have everything to do with the string house.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea empty spaces and the "How will you remember?" Especially when you know that the dead have to go through the river and forget all their memories. You could also emphasize the scenes where the Father teaches Eurydice, which would make the scene where he forgets all that more solemn.
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