Being the director of “See How They Run” showed me the many characteristics a director must have in mind while thinking of how to present the play. One must have in mind the time and place the play is set in, the main focus and goal of the play, the themes and symbols that are present, and the different ways one can send all of those ideas and concepts to the audience.
Summary
See How They Run is situated at England in the 1940’s during WWII. The play is about an ex-actress, Penelope Toop, who recently married reverend Lionel and is being criticized by Mrs. Skillon who is a religious follower. Mrs. Skillon believes Penelope is having an affair with Clive who is a former friend of Penelope and also currently enrolled in the army. Lionel leaves his home to attend a concert and during that time Penelope and Clive get together and prepare themselves to go out. Clive and Penelope rehearse a scene they used to do together but Mrs. Skillon is accidentally hit and passes out in the house. Time …show more content…
But as time went by Amish people decided to accept telephones into their society.
Proscenium Stage I decided to use a Proscenium Stage because the play needed spacious set given that there is a lot of running through the play. A Proscenium Stage would allow us to set all the furniture and sets in a spacious manner. We also use a wall to separate the kitchen from the living room and we are only able to make that without blocking anyone’s view with a Proscenium Stage.
Ground Plan The ground plan is very spacious and has very selected furniture. As an Amish community the houses are very simple, humble and spacious. Amish communities do not use electricity; instead they use fire and natural sources for light. That is the main reason why we placed the living room (where most of the action takes place) next to the fireplace, and the tea table next to the French
Summary
See How They Run is situated at England in the 1940’s during WWII. The play is about an ex-actress, Penelope Toop, who recently married reverend Lionel and is being criticized by Mrs. Skillon who is a religious follower. Mrs. Skillon believes Penelope is having an affair with Clive who is a former friend of Penelope and also currently enrolled in the army. Lionel leaves his home to attend a concert and during that time Penelope and Clive get together and prepare themselves to go out. Clive and Penelope rehearse a scene they used to do together but Mrs. Skillon is accidentally hit and passes out in the house. Time …show more content…
But as time went by Amish people decided to accept telephones into their society.
Proscenium Stage I decided to use a Proscenium Stage because the play needed spacious set given that there is a lot of running through the play. A Proscenium Stage would allow us to set all the furniture and sets in a spacious manner. We also use a wall to separate the kitchen from the living room and we are only able to make that without blocking anyone’s view with a Proscenium Stage.
Ground Plan The ground plan is very spacious and has very selected furniture. As an Amish community the houses are very simple, humble and spacious. Amish communities do not use electricity; instead they use fire and natural sources for light. That is the main reason why we placed the living room (where most of the action takes place) next to the fireplace, and the tea table next to the French