Instructions for a Wake
by Mark Butcher and Martina Von Holn at BAC, January 2009
Performance
“…everything’s been taken care of – in front of each of you is a full script for the evening. It sets out everything you need to say and do to remember Paul. Please follow it carefully and don’t deviate. You should begin after this toast. And so, everyone, I’d like you to raise your glasses. To Paul Allen.”
A participatory scripted drama for 30 people.
Commentary
Instructions for a Wake is a scripted scene for a group of participants to perform to each other. The piece explores the theme of family and the action takes place at a wake. It was first presented as a scratch performance at Battersea Arts Centre and further developed over the course of a two week residency there.
Images
Click on an image below for a larger version (images from the scratch performance).
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Links
Instructions for a Wake was a collaboration with Martina von Holn
