In this scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Not The Maids' (《不是女僕》) by Rooftop Productions (天台製作), four performers interact on a minimalist stage. On the left, an actor wearing a long, vibrant red fur coat looks toward the center, where another performer in a white sports bra and shorts holds a piece of white fabric, causing a cloud of dust or powder to billow into the air. In the background, a person in a white dress sits at a grand piano, while on the right, another performer in a white tank top and red cardigan holds a water spray bottle. The lighting is dramatic and moody, emphasizing the tension of the performance. The scene reflects the production's thematic exploration of power dynamics, as the performers act out the line: 'They were divided at random between the roles of guards and prisoners.'

Not The Maids Power Dynamics Scene

Michelle Li, Russell Terre Aranza, and Isabella Leung navigate the tension of the experiment as they are divided at random between the roles of guards and prisoners.

Featuring

Russell Terre Aranza
Michelle Li
Isabella Leung

Events

Not The Maids

Tags

Show
Song Theatre
Documentary Theatre
Credit: Fung Wai SunFriday, 11 August 2017 at 07:42:54