Type: Individual Academic Work-Revolving Stage
Time:January 2023- March 2023
Excerpt from：Stories of the Sahara
Author : Echo Chan
The novel expresses the praise for sincere emotions and the beauty of human nature through the love story of Bassiri and Shaida. The author depicts the dynamics of ordinary people under tense situations, where peace is precious, and I want to convey the audience's thoughts on war and peace through this play.
The people of Western Sahara fought one after the other, paid huge sacrifices. The reason why it failed to win the final victory was mainly due to the large disparity in power balance and the constraints in the international strategic structure.
The International Court of Justice in The Hague had ruled on the question of Western Sahara, and they had gained the right to selfdetermination.
replaced by Spain
The Moroccan army began to move towards the border, only 40 kilometers from Ayon.
Mauritania withdrew from the war and renounced its territorial claims after a large-scale attack by PFDJ.
That night, King Hassan of Morocco had called for a "green march" of volunteers to march peacefully towards Western Sahara, and as soon as they had entered Western Sahara, they had clashed head-on with the PFLP.
Spanish government begins emergency evacuation of residents
The United Nations began to intervene vigorously, but the referendum was repeatedly thwarted and could not be conducted.
Taking the self-determination war of the Spanish Sahara as the background, the Spanish Sahara will be divided between Morocco and Mauritania. It tells the love tragedy of Bassiri, the captain of the Saharawi guerrillas, and his wife Shaida
wrap:cool
Made of tulle, about one meter long.
Wrapped around the head from right to left.
In harmony with the color of the robe. put down:shade
Dressing
Radio--Loudspeaker
The guerrillas themselves talk to them every day on the radio about freeing the slaves and reading to the girls. They only listen to independence and ignore everything else Where are the guerrillas broadcasting from? Why can't we hear it?’
In Hassaniya, every night from the Algerian side, the locals here listen to it.
The Sahrawis of the town listened to the broadcast, took out all the things they could bang on, jumped and screamed like mad, and when they met each other, whether they recognised each other or not, the Spaniards and the Sahrawis hugged each other, laughed, jumped together and celebrated as if they were madmen. That night the Sahara radio suddenly heavy report: ‘King Hassan of Morocco, recruiting volunteers, starting tomorrow, to the Western Sahara peace march. Spain's evening television news, even began to broadcast the Moroccan side of the peaceful march.
The Spanish government suddenly used loudspeakers to call for the emergency evacuation of Spanish women and children from streets.
flow of the desert.
The streets in the war are damaged and distorted, and people's moods are distorted.
Hand Loudspeaker Loudspeaker on tree branches Loudspeaker on sticks Loudspeaker on telegraph poles
Scale 1:50
and windows of the buildings on
atmosphere.
Practical size (unit : m)
model size (unit :cm)
Beginning
I woke up from sleep and looked at the desert outside the window, mourning Bassiri, Ofirua and Shaida in pain alone.
I went to teach the girls in the neighborhood and listened to them discuss the rumors about Shaida.
I met Ofirua on the street, and invited him to have dinner together at home.
The first time we met Shaida, everyone was amazed by her beauty and discussed the rumors between Shaida and Ofirua.
People of different nationalities were discussing national self-determination. Shaida worked in the hospital and was refused by the patient's family. She had no choice.
Ofirua begged us to take them into the desert.
My husband and I were invited to enjoy the last peace before the war with Ofirua’s family in the desert.
On the way back, my husband and I were shocked to know that the famous Bassiri was Shaida's husband, that is, Ofirua's second brother.
The situation has changed. Inside the house - streethospital - police force - square - inside the house, I searched everywhere for Shaida and Ofirua but in vein.
I saw it with my own eyes that Shaida was raped in public, and Ofirua were killed by rebels.
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Time: 2022.10-2022.12
Type: Adaptation of traditional plays Adapted from: Medea
The project I started with Medea and went on to explore the changing status of women in Ancient Greece from Medea killing her son to punish her husband. So why did this happen? I reconstructed the script from women’s inherent characteristics, Mother’s stress in childcare, and Poor things, the setting of Bella's adult body and child mind to the maturity of her mind and female awakening after growing up. I designed it to focus on childcare and the womb, describing Medea's journey from falling in love, giving birth to a child to killing her son in the end. It is meant to express the pressure women suffer in marriage and childcare, and to call for women's awakening.
Consolation
The desire for vengeance rises Singing about the hypocrisy of love
Exhorting Medea not to be blinded by hatred
Lamenting the life of a child and the death of a princess
Both of Medea's sons ended up dying by their mother's sword Medea's vengeance has been served, but she's long since been torn apart.
Women's Rights to spea -Fertility superior to females, souls come from men, bodies come from women, men dominate, women are subordinate, men give form, women provide materials, men are normal norms, and women are deformed Marriage freedom to choose a husband.
Balancing
Identity
One cell is divided into two.
cell division
primary site of maternal
A channel for material exchange.
-Babies are born seeing the world in black and white.
-Bella's behavior is restricted by God.
-In Lisbon, vibrant colors, sky is pink, blue and purple, high brightness and luminosity.
-The freshness of seeing the world for the first time in the eyes of a small child.
Bella is more mature and more receptive to complex knowledge.
-In Egypt, Bella gets her first glimpse of human suffering, like the end of the world.
-Classes can't be crossed, and the gap between rich and poor is too wide.
-In Paris, Bella uses her body for money in order to surviv
-Blue represents emotional melancholy and detachment.
-Bella is taken back to her former home by Victoria's husband.
-Depressing, caged.
-In the garden, the sky appears normal for the first time.
-A metaphor for Bella's awakening and growth into a modern woman.
The umbilical cord connects the mother to the child. Liquid, transparent.
Role: Actors‘ Path
Role: Connecting Medea and Children.
occurrence. Material: transparent. Shape: asymmetrical.
Placenta connects with hourglass: child connects with mother Medea -Fertilisation (ACT I): connection initiated -Death of the child (ACT VI): connection broken
After the placenta (translucent material): the children's location.
-The child is born (ACT IV, ACT V): the children are located. -The children are still in the mother's womb (ACT I, ACT II, ACT III): actors do not appear.
-Children die (ACT VI): actors exit the scene.
long winter industrial era
non-deductive, non-detective suspense novel
Along with the , depressed snow and the end of the , the people of Northeast China Dongbei are still positive and upward. However, the austere environment, waves of the times, and human nature, which a hot ground for suspenseful stories was born. Unlike European and Japanese suspense novels, Dongbei suspense is a . A symbol of a generation and also a symbol of the times.
Zhang Bo and Gong Hao three time periods wrong man
Therefore, I created a script that sets up two characters. The script is divided into : In 1990, Zhang Bo met Gong Hao at a young age - - In 2000-2004, the growth trajectory of the two protagonists -- In 2020, a female rape and murder case occurs. The script makes use of time interspersed many times, gradually revealing that the life trajectory has changed drastically under the influence of the times. The play guides the audience in the process of guessing the murderer to produce , so that people will think deeply about the life choices at a time led to the fate of the variability.
Individual Academic Work-Renovation of old buildings
Location: Dongbei, China
Type: Suspense immersive play
Time: January 2024- February 2024
From the right bank of the Heilongjiang River in the north to the mouth of the Yalu River in the south, from the merging point of the Heilongjiang River and the Ussuri River in the east to the western slope of the Daxinganling in the west. It was formed on the basis of the boundary changes of the Qing Dynasty.
When China was facing the crisis of invasion by another country, the construction of the railway linked the three northeastern provinces in the region, and the concept of "Dongbei" was born. It was a product of industrial civilization from the very beginning.
1850-1900
"Oriental Ruhr", "Republican Equipment Department", "the eldest son of the Republic" , the early years of the founding of the country's heavy industrial base, precision instruments, heavy equipment manufacturing are in Dongbei.
With industrial decline, economic downturn, closure of state-owned enterprises and layoffs of workers, the Dongbei has become a negative archetype that can only be remembered by streets with industrial overtones, a cliff-like development from glory to fall.
A large number of industrial wastelands were reused as creative cultural spaces in the city to preserve the industrial culture and history of Dongbei after the decline of industry.
Several suspenseful dramas, such as The Long Season, have interpreted characterization and atmosphere through the depiction of saturation and brightness of colors.
The multiple narratives of
Age: about 12 years old
Age: about 12 years old
Age: 30 years old
GONG HAO's parents take him back to his grandmother's house to. He spends every day playing with his friends of the same age, such as ZHANG BO. The abandoned sewers are a place for them to explore. GONG's mother urged him to study more and not to play with the “bad boys”. As he and his parents prepare to return, ZHANG looks at his friends in the distance with dismay.
As a child, GONG HAO gets excellent grades, and ZHANG BO is reprimanded by his teacher for fighting with his classmates. GONG and ZHANG meet at school. ZHANG tries to say hello to GONG, but GONG dodges and avoids him.
Young GONG HAO was withdrawn due to his family situation and was bullied. Young ZHANG BO accidentally bumped into this and defended GONG. GONG is grateful to ZHANG. A year later, the family of GONG suffered a tragedy when his father ran away with the money and his mother took him to another school.
Newly opened restaurant, which owned by mature GONG HAO and his wife.The TV is showing social news. Suddenly, one of the customers loudly discussed a body dumping case that has just made the headlines.
A troublemaker breaks in to claim medical expenses for his brother's industrial injury.The executive (adult ZHANG BO) finishes up and takes people to the site (actually the playing area at his young age). Just happened to stumble upon a worker finding a dead body in the sewer.
The police case unveils the identity of the corpse as a female, an secretary to ZHANG BO. The leader of investigating team goes to investigate the victim socially, focusing on ZHANG BO.
Young GONG HAO is abused by his mother at his new school for bad grades. His teachers ignored him and his self esteem was dented. Young ZHANG BO mistakenly went to participate in a maths competition that he had only signed up for with GONG before, and luckily got a prize, arousing his own interest in learning, and met a good teacher who appreciated him.
The investigating team discovers a major clue: DNA was extracted from the corpse's fingernails and matched GONG. ZHANG BO was released, but was puzzled when he learned that the suspect was GONG.
Mature GONG was having a bad time in his life and after having a drink, he followed a young woman down the road. When the woman resisted, GONG killed the woman and dumped her body in a sewer that he had known as a child which has been already a construction site on an abandoned area.
GONG HAO is sitting in the doorway and arguing with his wife.The police ask to take him back to the police station for investigation. GONG and ZHANG are both suspects and are asked the same questions in different interrogation rooms.
GONG HAO is led by the police to identify the first crime scene. ZHANG BO stands on the other side of the sewer looking at GONG, surprised and sorry, but also angry.
F2-CLASSROOM 1
F2-CLASSROOM 1
ACT 1 SCENE 3
F2-CLASSROOM 2
F3-GRANDMA’S HOME-DINING ROOM
F3-STREET
F3-GRANDMA’S HOME-BEDROOM
ACT 1 SCENE 2
F1-MEETING ROOM
F1-CENTER-STREET
ACT 1 SCENE 4
F1-RESTURANT
F2-STREET
F1-POLICE STATION
F1-INTERROGATION ROOM 1 F1-INTERROGATION ROOM 2
F2-STREET
F2-GONG HAO’S HOME
F1-POLICE STATION
F1-INTERROGATION ROOM 2
F2-CLASSROOM 2
F2-GONG HAO’S HOME
F2-CLASSROOM 1
F1-CENTER-STREET
F1-CENTER-STREET
JULY 2023--SEPTEMBER 2023
KEYWORD:
TIME: MUSIC DRAMA DESIRE
music links: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/vmgr9duwgsh96ewlntbuw/AJaKyzH-oXZBZwvW9e6MdU?rlkey=kocc33ylqpwvhwy6oqbs76mo6&st=enf6c2sm&dl=0
Modern society has created great wealth for human beings, and then the human spiritual world has been devastated. In the face of temptations, will people choose to stick to themselves or bow down at the feet of the powerful? Illusory, gaze, ritual, judge, is the first feeling that this music gives me. I was fascinated by the very mysterious atmosphere, the rhythmic drum beat, the eerie melody and the rising hazy background sound directly reminded me of one of my favorite director Kubrick's films, Eyes Wide Shut, in which the actor enters the ball wearing a mask. People chase money and fame and yearn for the upper class society. And is the seemingly supreme and inviolable religious belief also a FIG leaf for the upper class to rule society?
Reality: church Dance
Illusion: void space
Illusion: Naihe Bridge
Illusion: Heaven
Screen projection
holographic projection
ACTOR MOVING
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holographic projection
ACTOR MOVING
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holographic projection
ACTOR MOVING
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holographic projection
ACTOR MOVING
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holographic projection
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holographic projection
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Real-life work attire
The red spot light
Ben has suffered a hit in real life and has fallen into drugs.
Washed suit waistcoat: creases, life in distress
real life.
Yellowed shirts: the age of decent formal wear
Barefoot: Sincerity, facing God in a dream world
Statues on both sides of the bridge
Actually reflections of street lights in reality, but in the dream they become observers who gaze at Ben as he walks towards "heaven".
Semi-transparent suits: the body can be vaguely seen, representing a person's invisibility in front of those in power.
Enhance the audience's sense of engagement The insanity of the ball. The red-and-yellow striped background
Holograms of dancers
Hologram Poker cards
Ben is executed by the Joker's playing card
Changing with the music to disorderly as the execution, and finally disappear with Ben falling into water.
The joker Ben had a bad day, he came to the church, danced and drugged. After drugging, Ben fell into the dream.
In his dream, he came to a broken bridge.
Eventually, he reached the ‘heaven’, he considered that he has realized class leaping.
The joker in the ball, as the attendant, came to invite Ben. Ben was delighted to came and see dancers danced with upper class which represented the bad transactions.
The pope, the ball’s creator, has his joker execute Ben with the Poker. In fact, upper class didn’t accept Ben, he is just the victim of power, played by the patricians.
Individual Academic Work - Audience Experience Space Type: Dance Drama Time: September 2024- December 2024
Adapted from the American TV series "Pose" Key words: LGBT, voguing, discrimination
The project follows the lives of Bonnie, Caroline, and Devin, who, after meeting Alina, form the House of Liberation under her guidance. Through Alina’s mentorship, they navigate the hardships of discrimination and societal rejection faced by the LGBT+ community. Together, they build a family that provides mutual support, helping each member overcome personal challenges and achieve their dreams.
The design revolves around a 444 Rubik's Cube with a side length of 2m. The four facades of the Rubik's Cube are Bonnie, Caroline, Devin, and Ballroom. Each scene is simulated by moving small cubes and projecting images. In Act 1 and 2, Each character has their independent side to perform. In Act 3, under the leadership of Mother Alina, the House of Liberation is formed. The Rubik's Cube will be moved into a shared space for Bonnie, Caroline, and Devin. Each side represents their own room, and also represents their mutual help in breaking through obstacles and reaping the fruits.
The project aims to explore and address the pressures and discrimination faced by LGBT+. By utilizing voguing as both a dance form and a method of self-expression, it will highlight the resilience and creativity of LGBT+ individuals. Additionally, through the lens of theatre in education, this production seeks to raise awareness, foster understanding, and encourage respect for the LGBT+ community. The ultimate goal is to educate audiences about the cultural richness and emotional depth of this marginalized group, inspiring empathy and social change.
Bonnie was disliked by customers at work because of her identity as a LGBTQ person. The resulting social opinion had an impact on the barbershop and she lost her
Caroline was troubled by public opinion about her sexual minority identity during a concert and was surrounded by a large number of reporters.
Caroline was frustrated by the stagnation of her media work. She gave up on herself and drank heavily for several days. The phone on the coffee table kept ringing notification sounds.
Devin returned home after graduation to celebrate with his parents. He wanted to take this opportunity to confess his sexual orientation, but his parents, who have always been open-minded, became furious.
The theme of the ballroom this time was "Red Carpet Show", and Alina's family won
Alina met the cashier Bonnie when she was checking out at the supermarket. Bonnie was very envious of Alina's bright and beautiful dress and confident and cheerful personality. Alina suggested that they go to the ballroom to party in their spare time.
Look at this, babe. It's so natural on stage changes.
So this is a simulation of a hospital corridor.
Alina goes to the hospital regularly to get treatment drugs for transgender people. She meets Caroline who is hospitalized for alcoholism. Alina admires Caroline's talent and understands the pressure she is facing. They make an appointment to visit the ballroom together.
Alina had just finished a runway show and was walking down the street in a gorgeous outfit. She ran into Devin, who was crying alone on a bench. Alina took the initiative to talk to him. Devin told her about his experience and Alina suggested that he should be invited to the ballroom next time.
Bonnie, Caroline, and Devin all moved into the apartment that Alina had rented for the family. Devin was anxiously refreshing his email, and suddenly the page popped up with an offer from his dream company. He excitedly rushed out of the room to hug all his ‘family’ members.
Caroline was a resident singer in a bar and met a famous agent by chance. After returning home, she received an offer from the agent and she happily agreed.
Wow, the actor actually appeared from there！ Honey, it's like a fashion show!
During dinner, Bonnie received an offer from a fashion show stylist, and everyone was happy for him.
Bonnie, Caroline and Devin have achieved some success in their respective careers and this time they participated in the ballroom's 'royalty' themed competition to celebrate their success.
other orks · reverential pagan
· a shadow of herself
Floating like a world of independence, feathered and immortal, the wind has not changed, the mood has changed, the love of the bell, not about the wind and moon, in the spirit of abundance, independence of thought. The world and independence need not be understood, be appreciated.
Get enough happiness from themselves, coupled with landscape scenery given, contemporary women can also be cold and lonely, proud and elegant, away from the so called secular shackles.
