CARMINA
BURANA
Fate
or freedom? Divine rule or personal fulfillment? A band of
renegade monks journey through colourful landscapes and drink deeply of the
offerings of this world. Along the way they meet Fate herself, an angel,
a
devil, lovers, a cowboy, a taskmaster -- even a barmaid! These figures
and many more
illuminate the shadow and light found in the human soul.
So come and soar through the themes of spring, tavern life and love and plunge
into the magical imagery of Carl Orff's CARMINA BURANA. Through MOTUS O's succinct weaving of
an operatic score, live video footage, stunning costumes and the physical
realm of dance theatre this production brings to you a total theatrical
experience!
Here is one.
MOTUS
O dance theatre’s
CARMINA
BURANA
Weaving pathos and comedy
through dance and song, MOTUS O throws open the flood gates of creativity.
Gods, monks, lovers and devils all inhabit the world of Carmina Burana, lead in
a dance of life and death by the Goddess of fate, Fortuna.
In this adaptation of
Carmina Burana performers and stilt walkers crawl, leap, writhe and toss each
other across stage. Enhanced by
live video footage and stunning costumes MOTUS O dance theatre lends enormous
physical energy to this well loved opera.
About the Story:
The story of Carmina
Burana begins with the world in chaos. Fortuna, the Goddess of Fate comes and
releases humans into the discovery of creativity. The rest of the opera is
about that journey. Love, friendship, lusts and passions are all played out in
dance.
Here is another.
In the 12th
Century Germany a number of monks and minor clerics began to
spill out there monastic
lives onto the highways and by-ways of an exciting
world. Little is know
why they were cast out and excommunicated from the
lives that some of them
had know since birth, And nothing is know of
individuals of this band
of brother except they became know as the Vaga
Monks .The “Vagabound
Monks”. Or as they liked to call themselves,
Goliard ( “wandering
students of life”). Numbering over
80 they traveled
the roads of Germany
selling their ability to read and write to whoever had
the coin to pay. At
times they came together informally to share with each
other ( and any growing
crowd) personnel poetry that expressed their views
on life, humanity,
politics and religion. It is important to add here that at the
time the catholic church
dominated litrature and art. Many subjects were
deemed “secular” and
where declared unfit to be painted, discussed or
written about. But our
friend the Goliards set loose from a religious driven
mandate felt no need to
comply. Therefore many of the over two hundred
poems that survived from
this time dealt with themes of love and lusts ,
human desires and
humour. Yes humour. Comic writing was forbidden since
the 3rd
century. A long time to go without a laugh. The Goliards attacked
this with the feroucity
of a lioness on its prey. Nothing
seemed sacred to
them , all aspects of
life where open for exploration, open to reason, open for
When Carl Orff came upon
a translation of these collected poems in a
creative force of the
writings. Through the satire. The humour and erotic
verse there was a great
reverance for life that shone through. Sacred means
“ to be set apart for
special attention” the Vagabond Monks had done this for
life itself, to do less
, it seemed to them, would be to ignore the gift God had
given them.
Carl Orff’s music reflects that lust for life.
If a life was given
, then it was to be lived.
If a life is to be
lived, then it must be in the
given.
With all the repect,
talent and love we have.
It is in this spirit
that we give you this production of Carmina Burana.
Enjoy
MOTUS O DANCE THEATRE
CARMINA BURANA
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Motus O has toured extensively and is very adaptable to
performing in various venues. All
information and scheduling is subject to change and will vary depending on the
venue’s norms and procedures. All
information will be discussed and agreed upon by the venue’s Technical Director
and Motus O’s Tour Manager and/ or Stage Manager.
CREW:
·
1
audio operator ( IF PERFORMED TO A CD)
·
l lighting operator,
·
3 asm
or backstage hand (needed for load-in, set-up, show, strike and load-out)
·
MOTUS
O travels with 1 Stage Manager ,9 Performers who assist with set-up and strike
STAGE:
·
A
clean level stage with suitable surface for dance
·
Minimum
dimensions: 20' x 30' and a ceiling
minimum of 15'
·
A
minimum of 5’ of wing space on each side of the stage
·
All
wing space and backstage areas be clean and clear of obstruction for the safety
of the performers
·
Access
to wings from stage must be level and unobstructed i.e. free from cables and
cable mats
·
Main
curtain, if available, may be flown or travelled
·
6
chairs (3 either side of stage) needed for hanging costumes for quick costume
changes
·
Cyclorama
for video projection , the company can bring there own, but time will nee to be
allotted for set up.
·
The
company tours with its own dance floor (white)
DRESSING
ROOMS:
·
The
company requires a minimum of 2 clean dressing rooms: one female, one male
·
Each
should have a minimum capacity of 5 people
·
Each
dressing room should have a costume rack and each person must have a chair with
counter and mirror space
AUDIO:
·
1 CD
Player
·
House
speakers
·
2
monitors on stage (Downstage Right and Downstage Left) for CD feedback. Monitors should be run post fader.
·
Clear
Com set up with headsets for lighting and sound operators, stage supervisor,
our stage manager (in booth)
·
An
experienced audio operator
·
A
video projector is used throughout the production. Please have room available
at the rear of the seating area, or from the booth. Whichever allows for a full
projection onto the cyc.
LIGHTING: Lighting plot will be provided
If
possible, plot should be pre-hung to our arrival
Our
Stage Manager will be in contact with you to discuss details
Minimum Requirements:
·
1
(R57) front of house wash
·
4
colour cyc (R122, R120, R23, R74)
·
1 warm
(R51) back wash
·
1 red
(R27) back wash
·
1 blue
(R74) back wash
·
6 open
white (O/W) specials
·
shins
or footlights
·
full
stage break up gobo wash (o/w)
·
blue
running lights for backstage costume changes
Preferred Requirements:
Same as “Minimum Requirements” plus…
·
Shin
wash (R02 or R99 – stage right, R52 or R51 – stage left)
·
Warm
boom wash (R02 or R23)
·
Cool
boom wash (R65)
·
Tips;
amber (R23), blue (R74), gobo break up (o/w)
·
Curtain
warmers
· The company will require a suitable position for our projector and projectionist, either at the rear of the house or in the booth
· Position should be no more than 150 feet away from the rear of stage
· For the performers and crew members (8 people) the presenter should provide, if possible, snacks and beverages such as soft drinks, fruit juices, bottled water, hot water for coffee & tea, fresh fruit, raw vegetables, and cheese & crackers. If two performances are scheduled in the same day, a light meal consisting of sandwiches, soups, salads, pasta, etc. (including vegetarian options) should be provided between performances. Access to a microwave is appreciated.
PARKING:
· MOTUS O requires parking for one van with trailer (totaling 37’ in length), with access to the venue’s loading dock
STUDIOS:
LAUNDRY:
· If available the company would like to have access to laundry facilities at the venue
TEMPERATURE:
·
Due to
the nature of the performance and for the safety of the dancers, it is very
important that the temperature of the stage, backstage and dressing rooms be at
least 22°C (72°F). This should be set prior to our arrival.