Arts Pool Swansong - Set Desgin

Question 1

How does the set design help contribute to the location?

Answer 1

The bar black box set us stark and dark, suggesting a prison cell

Question 2

How does the set design contribute to the mood?

Answer 2

The emptiness of the set except for the single chair, highlights the isolation felt by the victim

Question 3

How does the set design support the theme?

Answer 3

The chair is used as a shackle and prison bars in victims 2nd solo, which supports the theme of prisoner of conscience and human rights

Question 4

How does the set design help the audience focus?

Answer 4

The lack of distractions within the set, allows the audience to focus more heavily on the action content making the performance more intense.