Imagine
travelling to the beautiful Hagia Sophia to view a fascinating play about the
clash of cultures that created the stunning museum of today. This endearing
play features a young girl of sixteen who is living in the Hagia Sophia. She
faces the impending invasion of the Ottoman Turks. She must display her bravery
and determination as she awaits the soldiers arrival. When the soldiers arrive
to take away her home, she tries to protect what is dear to her. Her fiery
attitude toward the soldiers captivates viewers, leaving them excited to learn
more about the Hagia Sophia. The spectators of this fabulous play would sit in
the former sultan's lodge to view the performance that would take place in the
dome of the Hagia Sophia. The lights would be off when they enter, so that the
beginning of the play unveils the splendor of the architecture. The play commences
with the young girl walking around the dome floor alone, singing the song
"Into the West" by Annie Lennox (1xxxNoNamexxx1). She would also sing this song at
the end of the play, for it resonates with the audience, creating a bittersweet
atmosphere of war. The set will be of the magnificent main hall, for it is
where she meets the soldiers. She enters in her day dress (Figure 1) and changes
to a more elegant dress (Figure 2) when the soldiers arrive. All attendees will
find this play fascinating and entertaining, sparking their interest in the
Hagia Sophia.
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