correspondència
Theatre play
#live_performance #sound_composition
PROJECT DETAILS
Premiere date: October 2018
Selected venue: Casa Elizalde
Credits:
Cast: Alfons Nieto and Neus Soler
Director and dramaturge: Jordi Casado
Sound design: Arnau Montserrat
Lighting: Anna Espunya
Stage and costumes: Carlota Masvidal
Movement: Veri de Morais
Production: Aina Juanet
DESCRIPTION
“Correspondència,” a theatrical endeavor spearheaded by the aTemporal collective based in Barcelona, serves as a poignant exploration into the trajectory of communication across epochs and its consequent influence on human relationships. At the core of this narrative lies the portrayal of a central character perpetually enmeshed in a symbiotic relationship with his written correspondences. Engaging in soliloquies wherein self-compliments serve as a means of bolstering his self-esteem and motivation, the protagonist navigates the temporal landscape, intricately entwined with the auditory dimension, as he dedicates vast swathes of time to the act of incessant messaging. This thematic fusion delves into the interplay between personal introspection, the passage of time, and the evolving dynamics of communication, as manifest through the character’s immersive engagement with written discourse.
My Role
In the context of this project, I assumed the role of Sound Designer and Music Producer, employing an analog alarm clock interfaced with Arduino technology. Utilizing an integrated microphone, I captured the auditory nuances of the clock’s mechanisms, while simultaneously modulating their tempo. Concurrently, I executed a live performance on stage during the play, orchestrating a real-time manipulation of sound elements through the alarm clock. Employing two concealed microphones, I selectively distorted the voices of the actors and other ambient sounds, thus enhancing the sonic landscape of the theatrical production.
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