What is the story about?
In brief, I would say it is about the unconscious sexual desires of humans.
What style of theater would you say it is?
It’s not a traditional play with a full story line and lots of dialogue. It’s more a piece of conceptual art that uses performance, installation, graphics and film in expressing a whole thought. I would call myself a performance designer rather than a director.
The play is inspired by a short story by Tomorn Sukpreecha. Tell us more about the adaptation.
The story is about a boy who is in love with his mom’s high heels. His mom punishes him for having sex with her shoes. The story made me think that everyone has their own way of enjoying sex. So, I created the characters and the story to express this idea. The show is like a sex discussion, except done through a variety of characters and techniques. The challenge is to go beyond people’s expectations that this is merely an erotic play. It’s more than that.
Do you see a relationship between your previous play, Silent Scream: Journey to the Dream of a Murderer, and Fin?
The concept for both plays came from short stories. For Silent Scream, I was inspired by the female character in Albert Camus’ The Misunderstanding. The differences are in the staging techniques. As the name implies, Silent Scream was largely a silent performance with very little dialogue. But for Fin, I decided to use more visual art.
Who should watch this play?
Certainly not those who are expecting a fun, romantic stage play. I’d recommend it for anyone who loves theater or anyone who just loves experiencing works of art.
What would you say is the highlight of the show?
This is collaborative show, involving artists who are experts in particular types of art, each creating their own presentation to represent our concept. Making the play has been like mixing a salad, with me as the chef. Vasachol Quadri
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