Set and Costume Design for A Midsummer Nights Dream by...

Set and Costume Design for A Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare Elizabethans were extremely conscious of the parallels between human life and the natural world and I believe that the natural world, often perceived to be well-balanced and harmonious is an example to the human world as similarly it can also suffer discord and unrest. Evidently, the woods demonstrate several factors as although a place of mystery, magic and action in which the fairies feel at home this contrasts with the dangerous, wild place in which humans feel threatened and lonely. Thus, I would describe the woods to be a place of great beauty as well as an area of potential danger. Creating a distinct fairy world, I†¦show more content†¦In order to contrast this demonstrating the more dangerous, mystical form of the woods and the natural world I would have their faces to look more unusual and mysterious using exaggerated make-up in dark colours such as browns, greens, blacks and blues. Their facial expression should also be stern and severe; reflecting that although the woods may appear to be innocent and pure actually, underneath they contains much danger and trepidation. Titania, passionate and stunning, I believe should wear a very beautiful long, flowing dress reaching the floor made out of silk, emphasizing her purity. The top half of the dress should incorporate some figured polyester satin which would have printed butterflies on representing her relation to delicate, natural creatures. Evidently, Titania also has a more sensual side of her nature as the intimacy which she treats Bottom with highlights the difference between his â€Å"mortal grossness† and her delicate beauty. Demonstrating this, her dress should be off the shoulders and I would choose her to wear a white, furry shawl to wrap around her back and shoulders to convey her proud, elegant and well-dressed character. Oberon, King of the fairies, represents power in his world in much the same way that Theseus does in the human world. Oberon however uses his power rather differently and is more volatile,Show MoreRelatedWilliam Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream and L. Frank Baums The Wizard Of Oz831 Words   |  4 PagesWilliam Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream and L. Frank Baums The Wizard Of Oz L. Frank Baum is the author of one of the most magical fairy tales ever brought to our screens. A series of books were written and in 1939 created into a film. It was a masterpiece that was to be one of the biggest films ever made, enjoyed by children and adults all over the world. There are many reasons why this film has the element of magic, one of the reasons I found when researching wasRead MoreThe Role of the Artistic Director in a Theater Production2388 Words   |  10 Pagesartistic vision of the play. The artistic director is considered to be a creative or interpretive artist as they interpret another person’s work. Production Meeting: A production meeting is when the music director, choreographer, set, light, sound, and costume designers meet with the artistic director to discuss and create the production concept. Dramaturg: The dramaturg goes out to different cities and reads plays. He or she also tries to locate translations of the play, writes articlesRead MoreGoal Movie Review10720 Words   |  43 Pagesmuddy days watching young lads beat the hell out of each other. But once in a while, there’s one that comes along and lifts your heart.† --Glen Foy in â€Å"Goal! The Dream Begins† GOAL! THE DREAM BEGINS Production Information Like every kid, Santiago Munez has a big dream. But unlike every kid, he’s given the rare opportunity to make that dream come true—if he’s willing to put his fears aside, travel thousands of miles from home, and hold his own with some of the best in the world. The intense pressureRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesManager: Kelly Warsak Senior Operations Supervisor: Arnold Vila Operations Specialist: Ilene Kahn Senior Art Director: Janet Slowik Interior Design: Suzanne Duda and Michael Fruhbeis Permissions Project Manager: Shannon Barbe Manager, Cover Visual Research Permissions: Karen Sanatar Manager Central Design: Jayne Conte Cover Art: Getty Images, Inc. Cover Design: Suzanne Duda Lead Media Project Manager: Denise Vaughn Full-Service Project Management: Sharon Anderson/BookMasters, Inc. Composition: Integra