Requirements: living room and contents
1 die
paper
pencil

The following version of this piece uses six objects. The number of objects used as instruments is optional. Use of the die or the introduction of extra dice should be considered if numbers above six are to be used.

Performers are encouraged, however, to set their own parameters for all aspects of this piece.

Choose six objects or areas in the room, or a combination of both.
Assign a number from 1 to 6 to each.

EXAMPLE

1 = CUSHION
2 = PENCIL
3 = LIGHT SWITCH
4 = CHAIR
5 = RUG
6 = WALL

Make a note of each item or area.

Choose a range of methods in which to play the items (instruments).

e.g. choose six “methods” of playing the six instruments (or 36 if you assign six methods to each instrument).

Possible options:

Apply six general methods covering all instruments.

Apply six methods to each individual instrument. This option may be complicated and difficult to remember, but it’s also pretty safe - when you throw the die you know that, this way, your not going to have to sit on a pencil.

1 = CUSHION

Methods

1 = pat
2 = throw against wall
3 = throw against chair
4 = drop to floor
5 = “fluff up”
6 = ignore (pause or rest)

2 = PENCIL

Methods

1 = chew
2 = place behind ear
3 = write on wall
4 = drop to floor
5 = sharpen
6 = ignore

3 = LIGHT SWITCH

Methods

1, 3, 5 = on
2, 4, 6 = off

If the light is already on (or off) ignore as appropriate.

Method

1 = pat
2 = tip over
3 = sit on (count two)
4 = stand on (count two)
5 = climb over
6 = ignore

5 = Rug

Method

1 = scratch
2 = rub
3 = drag feet across
4 = roll over
5 = vacuum
6 = ignore

6 = WALL

Method

1 = knock on
2 = lean against (left side - count two)
3 = lean against ( right side - count two)
4 = bang head against
5 = talk to (count of two)
6 = ignore

1 = touch with nose
2 = stroke
3 = lick
4 = slap

Manner.

This element influences the way in which the Method is applied to each instrument.
e.g.
1 = quietly, softly
2 = naturally - i.e. what feels natural for the player at that time
3 = loudly, hard
4 = narrated (describe what you are doing)
5 = aggressively
6 = humorously