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The queue for
one of the 12 coveted places onboard the Ark is growing longer and more
colourful by the day. Clare Rishbeth, one of the chief organisers of the
voyage, has been picking through the application forms to find out who
wants to play which Bible character and why.
INTERVIEWER TO CAMERA:
There's a excited sense of camaraderie amongst the biblical wannabes lining
up to audition for the renowned Reality Internet Ark Project. I've heard
Eve discussing aromatherapy with Mary Magdalene both politely trying
to ignore Job scratching his boils while Samson and Jonah are vying
for the beautiful Esther's attention.
But I'm not here simply to admire the cotton wool beards and fig leafs.
I want to find out the story behind these 21st century enthusiasts who
are hoping to set sail on the Ark. What's the attraction? Let's pass the
microphone along the queue.
TURNS TO QUEUE:
So, can I ask what made you choose your character?
PERSON 1:
I admire Esther for her bravery and loyalty... underneath the smoldering
beauty and calm exterior there's more to be revealed and I'm the
person to reveal it.
PERSON 2:
I hope that I would be like Paul, giving correction when necessary, and
smackin' them hoes when they burn the toast.
PERSON 3:
I would love to be able to speak to God like Moses did... and have the
guts to talk back to him!
PERSON 4:
John the Baptist stirs the pot a little, shooting off his mouth but looking
for a greater experience out of life that means something. And anyway,
his diet is appealing. [Note: no locusts will be harmed during the Ark
Sailing.]
PERSON 5:
Joseph is an interesting and likeable if intensely annoying person. Characters
with failings who have the possibility of change are great fun to play.
PERSON 6:
Elijah and I both tend to think that we alone know the truth. And we're
quite good at throwing pity parties when things don't go our own way.
PERSON 7:
I can imagine Eve being a little on the defensive side about the whole
fruit-eating thing.
PERSON 8:
Nebuchadnezzar is a man who can do anything he wants. How will he cope
in the Ark, an environment that strips him of his normal arena for satisfying
his will and ego? Neb is likely to be either the first one out or playing
through right till the end.
INTERVIEWER TO CAMERA:
Wow, that's quite an explosive mixture! Already there's an exciting sense
of people getting into character and enthusiastic about their chosen hero
or villain. I smell Oscars.
Coming soon: What tempts people to battle it
out for 40 days and 40 nights to win that first place on the podium?
Please note: the closing date for applications is 28
February 2003. Click here
to apply for your place on the Ark.
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