The intentional ambiguity, uncertainty and lack of pretension (aside from that of not having any pretenses) create a flashmob theatrical performance that incorporates what Osipovich refers to as “theatrical co-presence” that makes a statement by creating “an alternative reality out of their co-presence” (Osipovich 469). The stakes of the scene are in turn raised as what is “real” and “performance” becomes increasingly more complex and the direction of action in the scene unknown. Perhaps the performance will be shut down or maybe the performance will be prolonged. The statement produced by this performance is thus truly democratic for all parties involved and becomes a statement about not only the themes explored in Caryl Churchill’s script but also a statement on democracy.

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