The Winter's Tale
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By William Shakespeare
Director: Rebekah Scallet Scenic Designer: DJ Pike Lighting Designer: Josh J. Mullady Projection Designer: Kaylin Gess Costume Designer: M. Hromek Sound Designer: Tate E. Thompson |
At first glance,The Winter’s tale almost feels like two different stories. On one side, there is the world of Sicilia and Leonte's. On the other side, there is Bohemia. Sicilia, tells a tale of authoritarianism and jealousy. Therefore the vocabulary of this world feels best described by; light and shadow, overbearing linear perspective, cold, and muted. Conversely, Bohemia appears to be the exact opposite: light, romantic, warm, and lush. And that is why we are two different tales.
Therefore I feel like the visual worlds should be strongly contrasted in a dynamic way. To enhance the feeling of oppression I felt like I wanted the architecture to be massive, cold, overbearing, and dynamic. As I considered the treatment of this architecture I considered an oil painting cracking over time. Mimicking not only Leonte’s mental breakdown, but his disavowed perception of the full story.
Alternatively, the dominance of romance and lushness that are evoked by pre-raphaelites paintings made me think that they would be a good fit for Bohemia. As I embraced the folklore and romance that I felt with the lovers, I was attracted to the breath of fresh air conveyed in each brushstroke of the paintings.
Finally, when we return to Sicilia and see Leonte's honest repentance, I want the world to represent that. Therefore, as Paulina evokes her magic in asking us to awaken our faith. I want the scenery to enhance that moment. The cracks and decay that has defined Sicilia will now begin to heal.
Therefore I feel like the visual worlds should be strongly contrasted in a dynamic way. To enhance the feeling of oppression I felt like I wanted the architecture to be massive, cold, overbearing, and dynamic. As I considered the treatment of this architecture I considered an oil painting cracking over time. Mimicking not only Leonte’s mental breakdown, but his disavowed perception of the full story.
Alternatively, the dominance of romance and lushness that are evoked by pre-raphaelites paintings made me think that they would be a good fit for Bohemia. As I embraced the folklore and romance that I felt with the lovers, I was attracted to the breath of fresh air conveyed in each brushstroke of the paintings.
Finally, when we return to Sicilia and see Leonte's honest repentance, I want the world to represent that. Therefore, as Paulina evokes her magic in asking us to awaken our faith. I want the scenery to enhance that moment. The cracks and decay that has defined Sicilia will now begin to heal.
