Arthur Rackham

I have chosen to look at the play Ashputtel by Carol Ann Duffy (adapted form the Grimm tales). I am focusing on scene eight, the third and final feast, where Ashputtel loses her slipper.







I started my research with Rackham (1829-1939) as he did illustrations for the Grimm tales. My production designs would fall into the fantasy genre. The theme I explored was fairgrounds. The idea for the stage was for it to be bright with lots of lights, and for the back drop to be in black and white. This idea came from 'The Wizard of Oz', where the two tone
world represents normal boring everyday life and the colourful world represents something exciting.












































































Thursday 20 January 2011

Evaluation

I think my set looks okay, but it isn't as I planned. I don't think the model fits in entirely with the drawings in my sketch book. Taking the ferris wheel and helter skelter out of the set really changes things, it is more fairground inspired, than actually being a fairground.

The accuracy of the model could be improved, this is an important issue, as it regards sightlines.

I do feel that I have a better understanding of theatre design after this project. I am more aware of sightlines, legs and teasers.
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