Once in Theatre - Essay Example

Nobody is on stage. Everything is quiet still as cool instrumentals rent the air with a breathtaking crescendo. The stage setup is immensely attractive, the theme dull-grey with props delicately located at curious angles. Metallic frames partition the stage to create the impression of a multiple-roomed house. One would also mistake them for crosses meant to crucify someone or dancing poles in a club. Strategically placed at the centre of the stage is a traditional wooden chair raised above the ground with a wooden staircase leading up to it. Suddenly, the camera moves slowly in a bid to welcome the audience to some pleasant surprise. Alas! There emerges an energetic, fresh and composed man dressed up in a black overall, a pair of trousers, and socks. His black Spanish cape sits firm and symbolic on his head. His hands are clutched around his crotch as he walks majestically to centre stage, staring at the ground a little worried. Behind him follows a nonchalant woman dressed up in a grey dress. The man takes a turn and stands on some pulpit looking at the sky in awe. The woman scales up the single staircase and sits comfortably on the traditional chair. Another man in white, grey official and tie emerges at the entrance, gently scrubs as he gazes at the entrance board. He then walks to centre stage and stands there shortly. He turns to a second woman behind him. They approach each other with intense passion, almost kissing…, but then the woman withdraws and runs to the back of the stage as a group of elegantly dressed female dancers storm the stage. They go around the man and take positions on stage, start dancing marvellously after a signal from the lady queen who sits on the staircase as the woman on the traditional chair comes up. The dance surges in intricate patterns. One dancer woes the official man to join the dance but he is adamant. Finally, the female dancers win him over. They sit down and watch as the man starts to dance alone impressively on stage. Read More