I find opposites an absolute
thrill.
In our Dream, we've discovered that the
Mechanicals all have their foils in the Fairies. Peter Quince, Snout,
Snug and Flute -- salt-of-the-earth citizens struggling to stay
upright and on the wagon -- evolve into Peaseblossom, Mustardseed,
Moth and Cobweb -- amoral sprites who don't hesitate to do...well,
anything Titania tells them.
The Mechanicals also seem to discover
their alter-egos in their roles in Pyramus and Thisby. During
a rehearsal of 5.1 the other night, we found ourselves in the middle
of a sort of epic Greek drama, involving elevated poses and complex
choreography.
This is a rush. And I think it's
because all of these opposites have already met inside of each one of
us, and they are simply psyched to be let out of their cages for a
little while.
Taking it a little further, I think
this might be why Dream is thrilling in general. In your own dreams,
you can suddenly be anything and find yourself anywhere. The same's
true in this Dream: our inner monarchs, lovers, magicians, and
warriors all show up for the party.
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