Two tiny plays on the essence of theatre
“Bone” (1993) and “Kiss me” (1994)
by Nadia Ross
photo by: Franciska Heinze
1.
Bone
1993
Written and performed by Nadia Ross
With Zoot in the original role of the dog
at BANG (Da Da Kamera) at The Theatre Centre
Lights up.
Performer with dog on leash stand, centre stage against the back wall of the room. Dog is pulling the performer forward, towards the audience. In the audience at the front of the stage is a big dog bone. Performer is somewhat resisting being pulled by the dog. The dog finally breaks through the fourth wall of the stage and gets the bone.
Lights out.
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2.
Kiss Me
1994
Written and performed by Nadia Ross
at Buddies in Bad Times’ One-Minute Performances
Lights up.
Performer sits centre stage on stool.
Performer: Kiss me
Performer repeats “Kiss me” until someone from the audience goes onstage to kiss the performer.
Lights out.