The Insecurity Men

image: Chris Squire

In development

A short play on the subject of paranoia.
Written in body language and performed by androids.

The Cast:
The Insecurity Men - three robots built to ensure human security but who are becoming uncertain about who are the dangerous and who are the vulnerable amongst the people they encounter.

The Set:
The room - the place the Insecurity Men are guarding. The environment is enriched with misleading sounds as the robots run on a continuous Moebius Loop behaviour programme that is affected by the presence of strangers.

The Plot:
Over time, the Insecurity Men begin to realise they are behaving like people and so start to mistrust each other. And as we humans enter the room, so we enter the play, alter its plot and re-arrange the pecking order.

This life sized figures uses a DMX control system linked to a series of servo motors to orchestrate their mechanics. Pressure pads and sensors in the room cause the figures to react to each other, and to visitors - but who is afraid of who?

Made in collaboration with Forkbeard Fantasy and working with Pete Gunson.

Where can I see it?

Recently a single prototype figure was shown as part of 'Animated Exeter' festival at Phoenix Arts Centre
Bradninch Place, Gandy St, Exeter, EX4 3LS
Daily 10am - 5pm from 17 January - 23 Feb 2008

The group of three figures is now in development prior to further outings.