Circle/Shape Two: Changó (or Shango)

This circle honors Changó (or Shango). Changó is a king. He is synonymous with justice. He uses lightning and thunder to enhance the fertility of the Earth and of his followers= Santa Barbara= Archangel Michael; represents righteousness, mercy, and justice. Patron of soldiers, police officers, EMTs. --

In Circle Two: (Chango/Santa Barbara/Archangel Michael)

WE hear thunder. The sound of things burning. The CHANGO recorded music plays—it is muscular and percussive. And ready for a fight.

Displayed on the tarot card: The World, held up or displayed by the ANGEL. Recorded Sound: Percussive guitar; rolling thunder; masculine sounds; sounds like a fight in progress. SAINT SPEAKS LIVE Recorded Line: This is our chance to answer the questions we’ve all been asking. Let your great-great grandmother guide you there. Follow the sounds of her footsteps. Printed on a protest sign: [Sign held up by an actor.] ANGELS WILL WHISPER: “There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” -Zora Neale Hurston-

BEEBEE, an Avenging Angel/Nurse/EMT begins Circle Two, HE/THEY perform a warrior dance to the percussive music. Their costume/wings are made of stethoscopes, surgical tape, donuts.

BEEBEE: (tumbles himself/themself to the ground, exhausted) This is my last shift. I saved 3,527 people so far, because I had to. Because I listened to their hearts and knew I had to. Why does it have to be like this? Who made this world?

All ANGELS PASS OUT - BEEBEE CHECKS PULSE ON NECK AND TWO ARE LOST – BEN BREATHES AND CPR (ANGEL faints. SHE/THEY practices CPR on ANGEL.)

BEEBEE(s) of Circle Two: (live, one voice or three) BEN 1. You have the answer. STEPH 2. Fight the dragons. CAMILA 3. Everyone is welcome. ALL ANGELS + BEEBEE 1,2,3: Justice.

BEEBEE picks up protest sign and speaks text: “There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” -Zora Neale Hurston- Sets down protest sign with ceremony

END OF LOOP – ANGELS GUIDE AUDIENCE TO NEXT CIRCLE; SAINT CONTINUES TO LOOP MOVEMENT WITH TEXT AS NEEDED