Cirque du Soleil's Escuridão
This was such a good idea from Disneyland Mid America, that I thought it needed further development.
When the Sun sets, Darkness falls on the Earth. During the Night, all our human dreams, beautiful and monsterous, come alive. A squeaky floor could be a fanciful fairy, creating some magic, or a horrific monster, slithering to scare.
With our imaginations on the run, Darkness can either be the world of our dreams or the world of our nightmares. But with the light of the moon, Luna, and the guidance of the North Star, Stern, our imaginations can create the most amazing, wonderous place...
...But remember, anything can happen in the Darkness.
Escuridão
Main Character List:
Sonora- a corruption of the Italian word for dreamer. She is a young girl lying in her bed in her pajamas until her imagination takes charge, and she is pushed into a world she does not know or understand. It is her dream that we are seeing.
Luna- she gives light to Sonora's dream. She has the grace and beauty of an older woman, but she also has the wit and vivaciousness of a young girl. This character will be played by a singer in her late 30s or 40s. She is dressed in a beautiful white gown, holding the moon behind her head (think halo in religious paintings but a few times bigger). As she floats through the air, she sings of the beauty of the earth and all its creations, but Luna also has a dark side. As the night passes on, the earth begins to block her from the sun. We soon see her as a half moon, then a cresent. Then at the moment of climax, when Sonora needs her the most, she becomes dark.
Stern- a German word meaning star. Like travelers of old, Sonora uses the North Star. He is her guide through her imaginary world. Always carrying a lantern, Stern takes the appearance of a young man (in his 20s). Just like light, he is bright and full of energy sometimes making for a commical scene. But, he is there for one reason: to guide Sonora's imagination on the right path (think, official conscience). When Sonora leaves him, he is determined to protect her, and he saves her at the moment of crisis.
Next, acts and plot.
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