An installation or 'art piece' shown in an existing room, that requires its own space rather than being put around amongst the public. It is a projection, that either loops and repeats itself or works on a timed basis, of characters, in modern dress and language (which isn't shown very well in the image mock-ups!) playing out a famous scene from one of Shakespeare's works. For example, the fight scene from Romeo and Juliet, as it is a dynamic scene, which aims to address and participate with the audience in some way.
Theatre, especially Shakespeare's writing, often involves the audience, whether through monologues or in just how the actor interprets the writing and uses the audience as a prop or reference. I have had this experience a couple of times when attending shows at the RST. The idea is about creating a scene that involves and interacts with the audience within the scenario acted out. This may hopefully address the level of understanding the audience will have of the story, through the participation, and allow them to recognise the current-ness of Shakespeare.
PROBLEMS
- The element of trying to interact with the audience could just confuse them rather than involve them, it's a tricky balance. You don't want the audience to wonder at what they are watching too much.
- It doesn't really scream relevance of Shakespeare to current human nature, I don't think audiences will make that connection.
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