Mane-like head piece going
down back and finishing with
a thin tail
Zebra-like make up
bare-foot
Two black and white
tassels, one held in
each hand
Other dancers (8 women) wear a skull headpiece, with a black leotard
and gloves, striped black and white skirt, as well as a white
feather boa and black tights with black stage shoes and black sleek bun
repetitive movements
represent death
backdrop of a savanna
grassland biome
Zebra gets shot at the end, to show off
the fact that this species is endangered
Texan Kangaroo Rat
Baggy blue dungarees rolled up at the bottom, with tan
sandals with a soft sole and tan knee pads underneath. Underneath the
dungarees is worn a dirty, originally white, t-shirt
Hoedown style of dance
Detailed mask is worn and
strapped under the neck
No accompaniment
of dancers
A cactus as the backdrop to
show that he is in a dry area
BASICS: *Choreography- David Bintley
*Costume- Hayden Griffin *First
performed- March 1988 *Stimulus- 'The
Doomsday book of animals' *Orchestra-
Royal Opera House orchestra and
Simon Jeffers penguin cafe orchestra
*Lighting- John Read
Utah Longhorn Ram
Detailed mask with golden horns
Gold frilled dress with a removable skirt and
golden sandals with a mid heel
Other dancers (5 men) wear
tailcoat tuxes with a white shirt
and a white bow tie
Ram is majestic and the center-of-attention with the males 'asking'
for her attention to mate with her, until she has her chosen her
mate and then becomes the weaker ram.
The Great Auk
Tailcoat tuxedo with a white bow tie, and yellow leg
warmers and black ballet shoes
Detailed mask is worn as a cap, blocking
eyes out and strapped under neck
Plate of a pink drink
Backdrop is an iceberg to show the penguins
natural environment