Dido & Aeneas: Act I
Faculty Mentor Name
James Haffner
Faculty Mentor Department
Theatre Arts
Abstract/Artist Statement
Dido and Aeneas is a story not about the choices that Dido makes, but rather the impact that the other characters’ choices of have on her. She needs to be in a position where she is absolutely powerless; hence the concept for the first act centers on a re-telling of Dido’s story as a young girl in the 1950's. In this scene, Dido rises from the ashes of woe to a place of joy; the audience should begin to connect with her emotionally, making her demise all the more tragic and cathartic. Using this time and place also makes her seem innocent, underscoring the sadness of her demise. Dido may not start out as a likable character, but by the end of act one, she should be able to capture the hearts of the audience.
Location
Choral Rehearsal Hall
Start Date
29-4-2015 6:00 PM
End Date
29-4-2015 8:00 PM
Dido & Aeneas: Act I
Choral Rehearsal Hall
Dido and Aeneas is a story not about the choices that Dido makes, but rather the impact that the other characters’ choices of have on her. She needs to be in a position where she is absolutely powerless; hence the concept for the first act centers on a re-telling of Dido’s story as a young girl in the 1950's. In this scene, Dido rises from the ashes of woe to a place of joy; the audience should begin to connect with her emotionally, making her demise all the more tragic and cathartic. Using this time and place also makes her seem innocent, underscoring the sadness of her demise. Dido may not start out as a likable character, but by the end of act one, she should be able to capture the hearts of the audience.