EDIT KALDOR

Drama

2005

“As I approach the microphone, the lights get brighter. My legs are slightly trembling. I’m not sure if anyone can notice. It is very hot. I can feel my heart pounding heavily just behind my ears. The tightness in my head is becoming painful. The music begins. I try to take a deep breath. The oxygen does not reach my lungs. I gasp for more air. I gasp again. I start to choke. This is now definitely visible for everyone. I hope I’m not scaring them. The music speeds up. I watch myself as I automatically take another step forward. A sudden heat wave shoots up my spine into my head. My nose starts bleeding. My bladder gives in. I’m coming unglued. I hear my voice say: Welcome.”

Drama is a solo piece inspired and performed by Tasmanian performance artist Nancy Mauro-Flude – the bloody story of three generations of women told in one breath.