Spectatorship Reply

I have the feeling of being surveyed whenever I’m in a lower row in class seating, even though it’s highly unlikely that anybody is actually watching, very similar to the panopticon. For production notes it would probably be something like the following: main class composed of 21-23 year olds, similar mode of dress but not identical, as to mimic a standard college class. Main should be slightly younger (19 years old) as to imply vulnerability, perhaps slightly awkward looking. Position main in the front row of an auditorium with tiered seating, alone in the row. Keep as exposed as possible- no desks or writing surfaces in the way. Fill the row behind the main to the maximum allowed. Have the class focus on the back of the main character’s head, with critical expressions. The main turns around to return their view, but as he does so all others turn away, so that the main actor sees no one looking at him. As the main actor’s gaze returns to the front all eyes move back to observe the main again.