Shadows

Question 1

what is the intent?

Answer 1

a small family coming to terms with deprivation, poverty and the realities of what lies outside their intimate family home.

Question 2

what is the staging?

Answer 2

a black box theatre space with minimal set

Question 3

what is the set?

Answer 3

A table, a bench, two stools, a coat stand and suitcases - all worn-looking

Question 4

what is the aural setting?

Answer 4

violin and piano are pre-recorded for use in the performance. The music has no break in tempo. The music plays a major part of the dark, solemn atmosphere of the peice

Question 5

what is the lighting?

Answer 5

the lighting is used to create a ‘room’ and to indicate what is waiting for the family outside that they are so reluctant to step into

Question 6

what are the costumes?

Answer 6

The costumes are from the 1930s-1940s: simple shirts, skirts, trousers and dresses as well as large overcoats worn at the end of the piece, they are oversized and worn to show that the family are in poverty