Discuss the performance and media techniques used in the production and assess their effectiveness throughout A production which used mixed media in a very effective way was by the Forkbeard Fantasy company doing - ‘The Colour of Nonsense’ On 20th November. They used animation, film, sound effect and a variety of different characters to create a very interesting production. The play centered around three artists working in an art company. Forkbeard wrote and devised all the material themselves and took inspiration from the Emperor’s New Clothes and Edward Lear’s limericks and tale of the ‘Dong with the luminous nose’. Although all very good influences, the actuality seemed rather confused and messy, and would have benefit from a stronger plot line. However, the mixed media used was very impressive and this is what I would like to speak about. One aspect which, in my opinion was the most successful was the animation. Three projectors where laid at the front at the stage, and when animation was needed, either one or two would project onto the blank screens used on the set. The play was set on the 9th floor of ‘safeart.com’, which meant that it needed to resemble an art studio. They did this by having screwed up bits of paper strewn over the floor, presumably of work which wasn’t up to scratch. For their set they used white washed screens, with watercolour paint splashed where outlines of old paintings were left. These screens were used as the entrances and exists for the actors, with the large screen which spanned the back of the stage split diagonally in half, creating yet another exit. This unfortunately created a rather cluttered effect before the play had even begun, though it could have been that they wanted to ac... ... middle of paper ... ...s executed with precision, it was extremely effective. Lastly, the company where very good at creating their own sound effects. A moment where this worked particularly well was right at the very beginning, Scuro (played Ed Jobling) and Line stood center stage with a trolly lit with bright green light. They appeared to be doing a radio play, and throughout they used props such as scrunched up paper to create scrunched snow on the ground. This was not only entertaining to watch but also to listen to. This set the play up with a premise of excellence. Sadly this did not turn out to be the case. In conclusion, the amount of work that was put into the multi media was astounding, and is something to be learned from. However the execution of many of the moments in this play, as well as the lack of justification for other things made the effect slightly disappointing.
The set of the play was built decent and looked the same. The only thing I didn't like was some of color of the stones that were painted on the walls. But, that’s just my opinion. However, I did have fun splatter painting those walls and the stairs during class. I liked how there was platforms and different ground levels, that made it more interesting. Rather than just having the stage ground there were stairs you could go up or down which set it apart. Overall, I liked the set and I thought it was built well and sturdy.
shall firstly do a summery of the play and give a basic image of what
In conclusion I think that the stage directions and dramatic irony are significant to the play, and without them there would be no need for a lot of the events that happen in the play.
the visual medium. In a way that is unique to the cinema, the special effects disrupt the
The curtains of the play draw, the audience, quiet and eager waits for the lights to dim to see what William Shakespeare had brought before them. Shakespeare’s plays became enjoyable and fun to watch, seeing actors dress in amazing costumes and props used in The Globe Theater. (1-1)
displayed throughout the many outlets of the media. From music to dance, art to acting
The Music Man made interesting use of the technical aspects of theatre. Sound was used appropriately, as music from the monitors did not overpower the voices of the actors. Lights, however, did not leave any sort of impression on me. Hardly any lights were utilized to enhance the mood were present. This caused for less emphasization on spectacle than what would be expected of such a dramatic play. Although, intricate costumes and set made up for the dull lighting techniques.
The setup of the stage was very simple. It was the living room of a home in the early 1980’s. It looked like a normal household, and it had small things such as crumpled up pieces of paper lying around the wastebasket. It also had a couch, circular class table and a recliner in the living room. The dining room was to the left side of the stage and only had the dining table and surrounding chairs. There was a door in the back of the set where characters entered and exited through. Beside the door was a table and stool where Willum presumably worked on his blueprints for the hotel. The lighting design was great; it put you into the atmosphere of the
The Hippodrome setting played a big role in the success of the play, because the seats were close to the stage, which made the audience feel more intimate with the actors. The set was filled with everyday electronics and video games that were popular with today’s generation, and it was good way to capture the attention of the younger audience. The costumes worked for the actors because they were outfits that teens and young adults would wear, which made it easier to relate to the characters. The lighting for the production was awesome because it went well with the sound effects. For example, when Ian was doing a simulation for his new job, he set off a missile and when it exploded the lights changed from blue to red to symbolize seriousness of the situation.
From the scene set up to the clothes each actor wore it was all very impressing. The scene set up was a beauty shop and was extremely accurate and realistic. The play had four scenes and each scene was a different season. For each season the “beauty shop” was filled with props. In December it was filled with Christmas trees and ornaments. The clothes each actor wore fit each character’s personality. For example, Annelle was seen as very quirky and always would wear “dorky” clothes. The use of spectacle in this play left no room for imagination because they had everything layer out for
Overall, the score was beautiful and appropriate, adding suspense and mystery at all the right times. The sound effects added psychological flavor to the story without drawing too much attention to it.
think that the media of an artwork contributes to the way the audience sees and feels about the
The best improvement they could've made to this play would've been canceling it. I guess if I were the director, I would've tried to make it more entertaining, because it was really boring.
This play shows the importance of the staging, gestures, and props making the atmosphere of a play. Without the development of these things through directions from the author, the whole point of the play will be missed. The dialog in this play only complements the unspoken. Words definitely do not tell the whole story.
There wasn’t any particular scene on stage that made me doubt the integrative work of the director since all the staging work such as lighting, design, costumes and performance were well coordinated and blended for a very good production. The lights were well positioned with well fitted costumes and a very ideal scene to match. There wasn’t much change of scenes in the play except for some movement of tables and chairs. There was an entrance and exit for the performers which made their movements uninterrupted. There was a loud sound of a bell when school was over while the lights were dimmed whenever there was a change of scene. The pace of the production was very smooth since one scene followed the other without delay and most likely because most of the performers wore the same costume; especially all eight students wore the same costume for the entire