August Barrington's Journal

18th May 2065

Barrington’s language becomes erratic, he begins contradicting himself, and his footnotes reveal paranoia. He starts seeing meaning where there should be none, and his detachment from reality is evident. His critique shifts from detached analysis to deeply personal obsession.

Now.

The Stars /
The Grandmother

The Performance as Rewriting

A short film on the freedom of youth and the consequences of that raw energy. Where do your feet lead you, and are you in control of them? 

Dance

Footnotes & References

  • Core Theoretical Foundations:

    1. Christopher Booker – The Seven Basic Plots (All stories follow fundamental patterns).

    2. Norman Friedman – Forms of Plot Structure (Theatrical engagement is structured by predictability).

    3. **McKee – Story (A coherent story must have a carefully designed narrative flow).

  • Critical Debates and Counterarguments:

    1. Baudrillard’s Simulacra & Simulation – When a copy replaces reality, what is truth?

    2. Lacan’s Mirror Stage – Identity is constructed through fragmented self-recognition.

    3. Postmodern Theatre Theory – Narratives resisting closure create richer experiences.

  • Empirical Studies & Case Studies:

    1. Academic Studies on Fragmented Narratives – Experiments showing audience disengagement.

    2. Stanislavski’s Character Arc Theory – Proof that structured arcs resonate better.

    3. Meta-Narrative Failures – Examples of non-linear storytelling leading to confusion.