For a production of Trifles, I would prefer to keep the
naturalistic set design opposed to the minimalistic. Throughout the script, the set and props are
referenced so many times that I think the audience would need a more detailed
visual. However, I do think it would be
a unique production and would force the audience to be more creative in their
thinking. The audience would not be
distracted by set and could possibly focus on the dialogue more, but I think it
would be missing an important theme of the play. The objects and set of the play make the play
more relatable to modern America. The
rocking chair, the fruit, the jewelry box are all common items to
Americans. I think including the props
and “messy” kitchen make it seem more familiar to the audience and could lead
them to think “this could be anyone”.
The set could spike the thought that this could be your neighbor’s
home. Therefore, if I think the set and
props being included as described in the script are extremely significant to
the production of this play.
The objects and set of the play make the play more relatable to modern America. The rocking chair, the fruit, the jewelry box are all common items to Americans. I think including the props and “messy” kitchen make it seem more familiar to the audience and could lead them to think “this could be anyone”. Interesting idea. If you go further with this idea in your analysis, can you find support for it within the text?
ReplyDeleteI agree that the play should be kept naturalistic and that it helps the audience get a more detailed visual. I like how you mentioned that the objects would be familiar to the audiences and they could then relate more to the play. I never thought about that and it makes a good reason on why the set should not be minimalistic.
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