VOICED : Robert Wilsons The Blacks bewitches Paris stage

US Director Robert Wilson presents 'The Blacks' at the Odeon Theatre in Paris, focusing on visual and auditory elements rather than traditional text. The play, featuring an all-black cast, challenges racial perceptions by having black actors portray a white audience. Wilson's unique approach emphasizes stage design, lighting, and music, creating a complex narrative that explores themes of race and identity without providing clear answers. The performance highlights contrasts and unity, encouraging actors to find meaning beyond words.

What is emphasized in Robert Wilson's adaptation of 'The Blacks'?

• Character development

• Historical accuracy

• Visual and auditory elements

• Traditional dialogue

In the play 'The Blacks', how is the audience portrayed?

• By black actors wearing white masks

• By white actors

• By an unseen narrator

• By a mixed-race cast

What narrative technique is used in 'The Blacks'?

• A flashback sequence

• A monologue

• A play within a play

• A linear storyline

How does Robert Wilson convey poetry in his production?

• Through elaborate costumes

• Through historical references

• Through a mix of stage design, lighting, and music

• Through extensive dialogue

What does Wilson's use of contrasting elements in the play suggest?

• A rejection of traditional theater

• A union of different perspectives

• A focus on individualism

• A clear distinction between good and evil