Street Car Named Desire Flashcards
1
Q
what are the production intentions for ASCND?
A
- through a female lens
- convo starter to modern audience
- juxtaposing heavy themes with light & comedy
- relevant to current social conversations about masculinity
- draw the audience into the story to get something personal from it
2
Q
what are the main directorial intentions for ASCND?
A
- through a female lens
- 1940s and 2024 coexist
- what is private is public
3
Q
who wrote ASCND?
A
B. Tennessee William in 1947
4
Q
when and where is ASCND set?
A
in late 1940s, post-WWII
Elysian feilds, New Orleans at Stanley and Stella’s rented apartment
5
Q
what theatre style is ASCND?
A
naturalism
6
Q
what conventions of naturalism are in ASNCD script?
A
- stage time = real time
- costumes, sets, props are historically accurate and very detailed
- realistic, believable characters,
- everyday vernacular (dialogue)
- use of fourth wall
7
Q
who are the principle cast of ASCND?
A
Blanche - Nikki Shiels
Stanley- Mark Leonard Winter
Stella - MIchelle Lim Davidson
Mitch - Steve Mouzakis
8
Q
who are the production team on ASCND?
A
director - Anne-Louise Sarks
set & costume designer - Mel Page
lighting designer - Niklas Pajanti
music - Stefan Gregory
