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INSPIRATION
Throughout history there are underlying processes for control of societies that benefit only a few. The few in power are predisposed to have been aberrations and possibly mentally ill for wanting to control power by any means and any sacrifices necessary. Delusional. Thus we have wars, genocides, tortures, and manipulations of peoples thoughts and functions. In short, totalitarian ideals.
The process repeats itself far too many times for any benefit to humankind and there is a need to recognize the processes before they reach the extreme.
Within the processes there live Archetypes which this play represents in the visual form. The Archetypes are recognizable and their tools of manipulation and rationalization will also be displayed. We are all one of the Archetypes.
The one control we have at our means to battle power before it gets to the hands of destruction, is to doubt. To doubt we must be able to recognize when ideas, icons, and people are being manipulated. A half truth is a lie determined and defined by how it is used. We must learn to recognize the half truths and their mechanisms; rewriting history for example or defining morality in a limited perception of god. It is a world problem . We need to recognize the threats. Thus the need for the play entitled “King Fear”.
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Prototype Masks
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Queen |
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Collaborators
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Larry Hunt : Writer, Director, Mask-maker.
Inspired by drawings by Francisco deGoya and corrupted concepts of power, Larry created the masks and a five page script. It was workshopped in Novi Sad, Serbia in 2004 and in its present 18 page full length non- verbal opera form, it is beginning to see some light. |
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Adelka Polak : Dancer, Choreographer and Actor.
Adelka started her collaboration with Larry in 2008 by creating "Blues, Blues". She will have a major impact with her visual choreographical images in "King Fear" and as a performer. |
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Ady Cohen : Composer for "King Fear"
B.F.A. in Film & TV at New York University with Honors on a full scholarship from Maestro Leonard Bernstein, Ady will grace this production with an undoubtedly powerful score.
See Resume and Letter . |
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Bavat Moram : Opera Singer; Vocal Coach.
Bavat is a contralto opera and concert singer. She has sung leading roles with the Deutsche Oper Berlin, and performed at Carnegie Hall. |
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David Regan : Designer, Master Puppeteer, Mask Artist, Performer, Teacher |
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Anya Sokolovskaya: Costume Designer and Builder, Teacher
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Steve Washer: Videographer, Writer, Director |
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Antonin Artaud :
“On leaving the theatre, the spectator ought to have the feeling that he has just awakened from some strange dream, in which even the most ordinary things had a strange, unfathomable charm, characteristic of dream reveries, and unlike anything else in the world”. |
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"King Fear" will be Produced through the 501-C-3, Peach Orchard, Inc. Financial support through contributions or suggestions of same will be much appreciated. Send inquiries to maskwaljh@aol.com |
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