Around 1961-2 Anouilh’s English version of Antigone first played in the London School of Economics theatre (or so I understood). I wasn’t involved, but on the opening night the sounds man was ill, and I was asked to step in. I knew nothing of the play, and high above the stage I couldn’t see much of what was going on. I had some instructions to follow. The play was set in mid-century costumes with mid-century weaponry. At the end, Antigone was shot.
Unknown to me, the shooter had a sub-machine gun, to fire a volley. There was a dramatic build-up, with a lot of activity on stage. At my cue, I fired a single shot. The cast froze; there was dead silence in the theatre as Antigone slowly sank to the floor. Both the cast and the audience were stunned by the sudden transition. After a minute or more, tremendous applause rang out, and I believe the single shot was used thereafter.
And, yes, I agree with your concerns. To me education in Australia over the last 25-30 years has been increasingly about left-wing indoctrination rather than a sound basis for life.
Around 1961-2 Anouilh’s English version of Antigone first played in the London School of Economics theatre (or so I understood). I wasn’t involved, but on the opening night the sounds man was ill, and I was asked to step in. I knew nothing of the play, and high above the stage I couldn’t see much of what was going on. I had some instructions to follow. The play was set in mid-century costumes with mid-century weaponry. At the end, Antigone was shot.
Unknown to me, the shooter had a sub-machine gun, to fire a volley. There was a dramatic build-up, with a lot of activity on stage. At my cue, I fired a single shot. The cast froze; there was dead silence in the theatre as Antigone slowly sank to the floor. Both the cast and the audience were stunned by the sudden transition. After a minute or more, tremendous applause rang out, and I believe the single shot was used thereafter.
And, yes, I agree with your concerns. To me education in Australia over the last 25-30 years has been increasingly about left-wing indoctrination rather than a sound basis for life.