“The search for love becomes so
complicated by all our assumptions about it. Our tendency for gauging
relationships, self-probing; our obsession over proper communication casts a
dark shadow over the experiential aspects of the relationship. Just because we
can analyze something endlessly doesn’t mean we should.”
Director Rem Zamora
This is how Rem Zamora relates to
the story of his latest directorial debut of a contemporary play entitled Cock,
written by British playwright Mike Barlett.
The title itself suggests
theatergoers to expect some transgressive contents, perhaps sexual details that
push the limits of their comfort.
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The play is set in a circular stage
that resembles a cockpit at a close distance from the theatergoers. This kind
of setup creates intimacy with the viewers as if they were inside of the
actors’ room, that they were just part of the play. No props and complicated
costumes used in this production. Clean, simple, very minimalistic.
Cock is a story of a gay couple that
had a short break with their relationship, when one of the partners, John,
unexpectedly fell in love with a woman. The theme is common, it is about love
triangle, but it was presented with clever and unusual twist that provides both
comedy and serious social relevance.
The play revolves on John’s search
for his selfdentity, sexuality, and his ability to decide on his own.
Also, one of the must see scenes in
the play is the creative portrayal of sex. Clothes on and the actors just go
around the stage without touching each other.
The show, under the productions of
Red Turnip Theater, officially opens on March 7 and will run until April 6 at the Whitespace
in Makati.
Tickets are available through
TicketWorld (891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com.ph) or Red
Turnip Theater (redturniptheater@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/RedTurnipTheater)
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