Project Concept: A Dinner to Die For – A Dynamic Exploration of Character and Story "A Dinner to Die For" is a groundbreaking theatre project that merges improvisation with structured storytelling. Through an evolving rehearsal process, the actors and director collaboratively discover the narrative, unlocking the potential for real-time chemistry and deep emotional exploration. The story is written and rewritten after each rehearsal, shaping a script that remains fluid and responsive to the actors’ discoveries while offering a framework to guide them. Key Elements of the Rehearsal Process: Character Framework with Flexibility: Each actor is given a character name, objective, and relationships to work with. However, much of their dialogue, emotional depth, and interaction is discovered during rehearsals. This flexible structure allows the actors to bring their own creativity and instincts to the character, shaping them dynamically. Rewriting the Script After Rehearsals: Following each rehearsal, the script is revised based on what unfolds in the room. This iterative approach allows for new ideas, tensions, and character arcs to emerge organically. The rewritten script offers a clearer framework, but nothing is fixed, keeping the story flexible and open to further discovery. Secrets, Lies, and Unspoken Tensions: The characters are rich with secrets and hidden agendas, leading to a web of lies, power plays, and unresolved tensions. These elements are introduced subtly in the rehearsal process and provide fertile ground for improvisation, allowing the actors to explore how these dynamics affect their objectives and interactions. Surprise and Discovery: The process is built around continuous surprise and discovery, both for the actors and the audience. By allowing moments to unfold spontaneously in rehearsal, the actors are challenged to adapt and respond authentically, creating moments of genuine emotional tension and revelation. Experimentation and Play: A variety of improvisational exercises and playful approaches are integrated into rehearsals, encouraging actors to explore new dimensions of their characters and relationships. This experimental process allows for deeper exploration of character motivation, interpersonal dynamics, and underlying tensions. Evolving Relationships and Power Struggles: As the rehearsals progress, the actors will explore complex, shifting relationships. Power dynamics, emotional conflicts, and unspoken desires will drive the characters' interactions, leading to an unpredictable and emotionally rich narrative. A Constantly Evolving Story: Through this process, the narrative of "A Dinner to Die For" will emerge as a living, breathing entity, with the actors’ real-time chemistry shaping the final product. The project aims to blur the lines between scripted drama and spontaneous improvisation, creating a performance that feels both grounded and surprising. By focusing on the organic evolution of character and story, "A Dinner to Die For" challenges traditional theatre conventions, offering a truly collaborative and immersive experience. The question remains: will the characters’ objectives align, or will the secrets, lies, and hidden tensions drive them to a breaking point?
“Hay que comer para vivir, no vivir para comer”
Spanish Saying.
A Dinner To Die For (pictures are MOOD BOARDS)
Synopsis:
In the bustling city of Honest Haven, the elite superhero team known as the Guardians of Unity faces an unprecedented crisis. Despite their diverse powers and personalities, internal conflicts and plummeting public trust have thrown the team into disarray. With their unity unraveling, their corporate sponsors demand immediate action to restore harmony, effectiveness and efficiency. Queen Cynical decides to organise a Guardians of Unity team meeting, a copious dinner with plenty of lush dishes for everyone. Is the meeting and the luxurios dinner, enough to convince the superhero elite team; The Guardians of Unity to restore the harmony?