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EXAMINATION PREP
For written examination of extracts
INVESTIGATION
Find information from the script
that describes the set/use of the set,
characters and props. Note details in a
new file.
PRODUCTION CONCEPT
Definition:
A production concept is a main idea that holds all of the elements
of a performance together. It relates to style, themes and issues
explored and should be evident in the set design, costume design,
directorial decisions, lighting and sound design, characterisation and
any other aspects that are relevant to a particular performance.
SOME EXAMPLES
Venetian Twins
Tatty, bourgeois, carnival/cabaret style. We wanted to create the
intimate feeling of being a part of the carnival (shown in the choice
of staging/makeup/ set/band on stage/characterisation/directorial
decisions) and that the characters have come from a time of
decadence, but have fallen on harder times (costuming/ set/ props/
musical score/ advertising)
Initial images
Designing the stage layout for
The Venetian Twins
Characterisation
Set Design
Tatty, bourgeois, carnival/cabaret style.
OTHER EXAMPLES
Check out the following two sets of photos from two different productions
of Peter Shaffer’s Equus. Think about how the Production
Concept for each may have differed.
EQUUS
Gielgud Theatre, West End, London
Directed by Thea Sharrock
Scenic Design. John Napier
Lighting Design. David Hersey
Costume Design. John Napier
Starring Daniel Radcliff and Richard
Grifiths
2007
EQUUS
By Peter Shaffer
John Drew Theatre . Guild Hall
Directed by Tony Walton
Scenic Design. Heather Wolensky
Lighting Design. Sebastian Paczynski
Costume Design. Amy Ritchings
Starring Alec Baldwin and Sam Underwood
June 2010
Which performances have
you seen that have had a strong
production concept?
What evidence did you see of
the production concept?
JUST THINK
Begin thinking about your
examination extract. What are
the big ideas in the piece?
Think about
themes, contrasts, images and
stylistic elements that are
important in staying true to the
text.
ABSENT FRIENDS
Some of the following ideas are central to the text. Which of
these lend themselves to developing a production concept?
Old v’s New (friends, ideas, trends, experiences, life/death)
Dysfunctional relationships (between friends, partners, age
groups, between characters and setting)
‘Keeping up with the Jones’ (competition to have the best, most
up-to-date things)
WHAT TO DO
Make a decision – what is your concept going to be? Write it
down so that you are clear on your wording of it.
Begin brainstorming – what are the ways that you could begin
bringing elements of your concept into the following (see next slide)
aspects of your production?
Highlight lines in your extract that inspire ideas or give
information.
THE LIST
Staging – audience arrangement, proximity to action, involvement
in action, static vs variable
Set – style, colours, realistic vs
suggestive/abstract/minimalistic/symbolic etc.
Costume – function vs form, style, colours,
Props – realistic, suggestive, anti-realistic
THE LIST CONTINUED
Characterisation – function of each character, relationship to
others, use of proxemics, status, what do they symbolise?
Directorial - building of mood/atmosphere, use of tension,
working toward a climax, building relationships, exposing/developing
themes
THE REAL QUESTION
How can you ensure that all your choices
fit together to give a feeling of one cohesive
production?
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