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DocuSign Envelope ID:ACA23B47-0495-420A-873B-7C5DA8D47D66 <br /> The Four Underwear Models of the Apocalypse <br /> A dance/theatre interpretation of the end of the world <br /> Proposed project <br /> The Four Underwear Models of the Apocalypse is a suite of dances that incorporate masks, <br /> performing objects, projected scenery, and unique character costumes to present an unexpected, <br /> somewhat absurdist version of the Apocalypse, scheduled to be produced in April, 2017 by the <br /> UNC Department of Communication. <br /> Structurally, the dance opens with a quartet of Harbingers ushering in Doomsday before each <br /> assumes the persona of a traditional "horseman" Plague, War, Famine, and Death to dance <br /> a series of solos and duets before reforming as a quartet in a finale of hope and rebirth. Music <br /> selections range from the Sparrow Quartet to the Kronos Quartet, Frank Zappa to Hildegard von <br /> Bingen, ragtime to deathcore, and DIY tracks mashing together Tibetan singing bowls, ambient <br /> sound samples, whale songs, spoken-word texts, and a large dollop of to-be-determined. <br /> "Absurdist" aspects of the design are reflected in the iconic mask and costume of each <br /> "horseman." Plague's mask, for example, incorporates a removable gasmask, while War a <br /> mix of Wonder Woman and the Minotaur wears a horned mask, a Greek warrior's helmet, and <br /> gladiator armor. Famine presents as a burlesque fan dancer in the best Sally Rand tradition, but <br /> her fans are a pork chop and a T-bone steak. Death enters leading a Dixieland jazz funeral, <br /> complete with umbrellas and top hats. And if presenting these traditionally terrifying icons <br /> cavorting in their underpants wasn't taking enough liberties with the audience's expectations, <br /> dancing horse puppets introduce and accompany each section, the puppeteers costumed and <br /> masked to echo the soloists. <br /> The 4UMotA was initially envisioned as a dance film, with opening and closing scenes <br /> preshow preparation and post-performance notes from the choreographer to frame the piece <br /> as if it is a rehearsal. The live performance will therefore be recorded, then additional footage <br /> new locations, closeup details, digital effects work, etc incorporated in order to create two <br /> distinct, medium-specific versions of the piece. <br /> Conceptualization and design elements are by Rob Hamilton of the UNC-CH Communication <br /> Department, with choreography by Heather Tatreau of the Department of Exercise and Sports <br /> Science. The"Underwear Models" themselves are Ally Levine as Plague, Livian Kennedy as <br /> War,Alexis Hall as Famine, and Christine Jackson as Death. Two puppeteers are already <br /> involved with the project development:Amber Gibson and Scout Manhattan Howard. <br /> Work has begun on the masks and puppets so that they will be ready to use when full rehearsals <br /> begin in February, 2017. <br />