Simple Space

The techniques used in Simple Space was...

• open white stage lights
• use of narrator and shared narration
• stylized movement
• visible stage lights
• freeze frames
• use of exaggeration and movement
• narration
• characters with backs to audience
• limited dialogue
• opposing tension

Simple Space was more of a group that focused on physical theatre, it did not focus on a storyline or a specific moral or meaning

Theatre in Context

It did not specifically relate to the culture here in Korea. However, it was extremely acrobatic and used many different yoga techniques for balance, as yoga is similar to Confucius culture, which is prominent here in Korea. 

Theatre Processes

There were many various processes used in the production of this play. Simple Space focused on the physical processes. There was no script or specific language used to translate or interpret. However, the play used a lot of active physical movements that would require the audience to interpret. 

Presentation

There was no specific storyline presented in the story. Therefore, there was no story to present. However, the presentation of the performance was very impactful. There was no specific set design used for the performance, it was set out on an empty stage where the props were brought in and out for the performers to use throughout the performance.

Influences

a. Performer: as a performer I felt the true dedication and intensity of all the actors. They had so much discipline and control throughout their performance, and I was truly appalled at how easy they made each move look. 

b. Creator: as a creator, I felt that the way the actors were able to not only perform their movements with grace, but also with humor and control was very admirable. It made me want to do the same with my theatrical pieces.

c. Designer: As a designer, I felt that the actors did not really use much design in their performance. They did not have a specific costume or clothing that stood out. However, the shapes that were created with their bodies and movements created some design.

d. Director: As a director, I felt that there was so many different tricks and movements happening all at the same time, but behind the chaos, there was order as each of the actors knew exactly where to move and how. I was so impressed with the way that the actors were able to act out with pure discipline and purpose. I had realized that I needed to plan out my performances as a director the same exact way.

As an artist I felt that I could learn to use variety and creativity with movements as well as stricter control and sharper actions. I felt that this kind of play would be cool to have a storyline behind the movements or more purpose. I did not like the way that it was more acrobatic rather than narrative. I learned from the body movement to be more controlled and to have more discipline with different types of movements, and to learn to be more daring with my body. The mis en scene of the play was very space like. It felt as if the actors were defying gravity and the play carried this effect throughout the performance. I felt that there was no one director, the actors all seemed to have practiced doing different movements and acting with and against each other.