The musical troupe do a rehearsal in a large, empty theatre. 9 people are on the stage, half wear black and the others wear blue. The skinny bald director, seated in the second row, is practically leaping out of their seat with excitement as the leads nail their aerial. A giant banner reading "Artificial Analysis: The Amazing Musical!" is behind the actors.
At dusk, high above a carnival crowd, three tightrope walkers balance on a single rope with no aids, one is off balance and grabbing at air. Below, the audience looks upward with baited anticipation. Artificial Analysis is spelled out in the background in carnival lights
Pasquale is pulling his few remaining hairs out over a disaster at the pizzeria - the cooks are working as fast as they can but the crowds outside are swelling and they demand hot hot pizza! They are banging on the glass and some are wearing "we want pizza" shirts. 1980s western TV animation style.
The soccer player clashes with the ref. It is thick and humid and the heat is getting to the players. His friend tries to pull him off before he causes any more trouble.
A choir rehearses in a brick hall as somewhat dramatic morning light falls through high windows, with a patient conductor mid-gesture, open scores, intent faces, slight motion blur.
