Queer Theory Major Binary Systems Sex Gender Sexuality sexual attraction and desire Affectionality emotional attraction and love Theory is a reflection of the social institutional individual and its relational patterns Six Components of the Play Each play consists multiple elements Greek Philosopher Aristotle 384 344 B C E found that the dramatic elements could be categorized in six components They are Script Analysis for Musicals Oliver Meets The Rocky Horror Show Concept Development First decision would be general concept Read script to decide the approach The approach is the HOW you are doing the show The how is attached to the lens theoretical view of the show and the shoes the various jobs in the theatre production process Science Fiction Fantasy Time is non specific Influenced by 1970 s Meant to be shocking Respect traditional expectations while inspiring a new audience How to do Oliver Dickens Time specific Definite expectation of style Highly traditional But edgy for a musical Has murder etc Work within traditional framework The Rocky Horror Show Lens Oliver Strict historical lens Also stylistic lens Keep to style of musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show Modified historical lens Add modern techniques Remember 1950 s Celebrate 1970 s Free love of hippies Add gender theory Question binaries of masculine and feminine gay and straight Styles Oliver Dickens The Rocky Horror Show Steam Punk Next Shoes Division of Duties Oliver Long scenes without music Only a few dance numbers Large chorus 3 hour show Oliver Had a huge scene at the end that was entirely underscored The timing was essential to its success The Rocky Horror Show Few incidental scenes without music Many dance numbers Small chorus 100 minute shows Rocky Horror needed to have chorus parts written for the Phantoms Some of the choreography Time Warp was iconic We chose to re envision it Acting Oliver Close to Realism Heightened emotions Real fear abuse anger etc Deep character analysis and motivational exploration Individualized The Rocky Horror Show High Camp Improvisational Naughty Little in terms of plot Characters are outrageous Mix of iconic characters and new re visioning Design Overall Concept Oliver Overall concept is traditional Worked to streamline for seamless transitions to keep the show moving Dickensian environment was key Gritty but colorful The Rocky Horror Show Overall concept was intersections Steampunk and Gender Bending Work to keep all actors on stage at all times to keep the show moving Science Fiction Horror was key Sexy but sinister Scenery and Props Oliver Multiple Environments Dickensian Relative realism Chose a group of stair units that were multi purpose and mobile In the end they become London Bridge Props were minimized realistic The Rocky Horror Show Few environments Focused on Lab and Castle Etc etc A Midsummer Night s Dream Themes Love conquers all Mischief Appearance and reality things are not what they seem Dreams Magic Sex Love is blind Nature Feminism Atmosphere LOVE Characters Oberon Has the most magical power over everything in the play