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XL Video and Maria de Buenos Aires
XL Video is supplying the dramatic projection for an acclaimed production of 'Maria De Buenos Aires', a co-production between Buxton, Bath and Norwich Opera festivals, directed by John Abulafia.
The rare Astor Paizzolla work, with libretto by Uruguayan poet Horacia Ferrer, is a story of love and betrayal, good and evil and ‘he tragedy of 'The Disappeared’ during Argentina’s oppressive military regime of 1976 – 1983.
XL Video’s Malcolm Mellows was contacted by audio visual specialist and programmer Graham English – the two have worked on previous projects. English was asked onboard by Abulafia to design and produce artwork and images for the show, working alongside designer Isla Shaw. XL’s other recent work in theatre and the performing arts contributed to their recommendation as equipment supplier.
The projection surface is a simple, dominating upstage ‘stonework’ set piece. The images are an effective and vital component in shaping the onstage action. In addition to providing abstract drama, location and time references and snapshots into current and past events, video surtitles – it’s sung in native Spanish - are also projected onto the rock.
The projectors are two Barco G5s, rigged on the front of the circle, and fed by two PowerPoint laptops, all tech’d by XL’s Kevin Parry. Malcolm Mellows says, “I’m delighted to be involved in a production of this calibre. The requirement was for extremely precise projection. Props are minimal, and so video is playing an absolutely crucial role, in this most moving and important work.”.
The show kicked off in Norwich at the Theatre Royal and will also play Bath and Buxton festivals.
25th May 2004
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