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A Study of Past and Creation of Future Scenographic Designs for Romeo and Juliet

A Study of Past and Creation of Future Scenographic Designs for Romeo and Juliet. DR2014 Niamh Birkett. About Romeo and Juliet. Written by William Shakespeare. Date of writing unknown, believed to be around 1591-1595. First performance date also unknown, but was before 1597.

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A Study of Past and Creation of Future Scenographic Designs for Romeo and Juliet

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  1. A Study of Past and Creation of Future Scenographic Designs forRomeo and Juliet DR2014 Niamh Birkett

  2. About Romeo and Juliet • Written by William Shakespeare. • Date of writing unknown, believed to be around 1591-1595. • First performance date also unknown, but was before 1597. • First official production at ‘The Theatre’, while earlier performances took place in ‘The Curtain’. • First Shakespeare play to be performed outside of England – Nördlingen, Germany in 1604.

  3. Classical-Style Productions • Elizabethan Theatre, e.g. The Globe Theatre • Based on Roman Amphitheatre • Actors were very ‘animated’ • Costumes were current at the time – no matter when the play was set https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/9911910_f520.jpg

  4. Royal Shakespeare Company, Scarlet & Gray Theatre (New York), 2010, Dir. Rupert Goold • Classic-style costume • Simple set featuring a balcony, emphasised by light https://www.rsc.org.uk/romeo-and-juliet/past-productions/rupert-goold-2010-production/production-and-rehearsal-photos

  5. Modern Productions Corcadorca, Cork Opera House, 2012, Dir. Pat Kiernan • Modern set (emphasized by the lighting) and costumes • Use of projections • Less exaggerated style of acting and modern technical aspects helped audiences to connect to the piece • Used the audience and general public to help create a modern feel to the show (Declarations of Love and community cast)

  6. https://www.flickr.com/photos/19205898@N08/with/9494300398/

  7. Gate Theatre (Dublin), 2015, Dir. Wayne Jordan • Sticks very closely to the plot by changing the language and staging to something a lot more modern • Huge shift in atmosphere between first and second act • Use of simple movement and dance • Symbolism seen in set and costumes

  8. http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/romeo-and-juliet-and-peter-is-there-still-such-a-thing-as-a-small-part-1.2178364http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/romeo-and-juliet-and-peter-is-there-still-such-a-thing-as-a-small-part-1.2178364 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/theatre-romeo-and-juliet-at-the-gate-dull-lovers-dim-verona-31117134.html

  9. Style One - Cinematic • Inspired by Robert Wilson and his use of light, structure of simple movement, and the classic style of his furniture/set design. • Offers a contemporary audience an immersive view into a classic setting. • Features many small details that can be picked up on screen, but has a different impact when seen together on stage. • Lighting and set show the delicate, romantic tone between the main characters.

  10. Intricate design • Warm colours in scenes between Romeo and Juliet • Set to almost mirror a real building – could even set it in an old country house/castle (site specific) https://ncowie.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/romeo-and-juliet-on-film/ http://www.romeo-juliet-club.ru/location/artena/balkon.jpg

  11. Style Two - Symbolic • Based on the Symbolism movement of the 19th century • Use of shadows and projection • Less detail – allows simple movements and small details to stand out

  12. One solid structure on stage (balcony) can be used for many purposes • Simplistic design • Promotes audience engagement and discussion http://splash.abc.net.au/splash-image-servlet/mvcservlet/imageServlet/profile2/RomeoJuliet22

  13. Bibliography • www.corcadorca.com/website/previous-productions/romeo-and-juliet-3. Web, Accessed 26/02/17. • www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsfilmtv/when-familiarity-breeds-new-opportunity-in-shakespeares-romeo-and-juliet-321229.html. Web, Accessed 26/02/17. • www.robertwilson.com/about. Web, Accessed 26/02/17. • www.rsc.org.uk/romeo-and-juliet/past-productions/rupert-goold-2010-production. Web, Accessed 25/02/17. • www.science.jrank.org/pages/11381/Symbolism-Symbolist-Theater. Web, Accessed 25/02/17. • www.slideserve.com/lamis/globe-theatre. Web, Accessed 25/02/17.

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