thea 1331 collaboration design project powerpoint
TRANSCRIPT
Reason
for
Choosing
Julius
Caesar
The growth of unchecked power
and the resistances to is a
situation that can be applied to
innumerable situations.
It’s an interesting plot that
addresses the dichotomy between
the private life and the public life.
Stalin Khomeini
Casting
Highlights:
Leonardo DiCaprio
Brutus
Kevin Spacey
Cassius
William Shatner
Julius Caesar
Jon Cryer
Antony
The Spine: ▪ Doing what is Best.
As contextualized in the play, Caesar
and Brutus independently feel they
are doing what is best for Rome, or in
this version of the play, the company.
The Theme:
The theme of play is balancing the dilemma
between the private and public life.
The private life is accepting changes to
society.
While the Public life questions
changes in society for one’s
belief of the public good
The
Style:
- The style of the play falls under the
realism category.
○ The scenes/actions are going to
be akin to events that could
happen in the corporate world right
now. - The play will be conducted in a very
serious manner as life or death
decisions are on the line.
Directorial
Concept:
Period
▪ We argue that Julius
Caesar can even be
applied to the status
quo. Thus, we present
the play from the
perspective of a
modern day rich
corporation.
Changes Include:
- Conspirators “Killing” =
Conspirators
Whistleblowing
- Conspirators dying =
End of conspirator’s
careers
Directorial Concept:
Central Image
- Symbolic of the public life/ maximizing
one’s perceived public good
- It is a physical object that will given to
the conspirators, separating them from
the many
- It will appear in many posters around
the company to symbolize the general
public’s neglect of the public life for the
private life.
The Whistle
Creating Environment for Performance and Performers
• Engaging Audience by keeping the stereotypical office scenes busy and varied
• Modern theme to reflect Caesar’s high status
• Each cubicle for the character would reflect their personality
• Ex. Brutus’s desk would be organized while Cassius’s is cluttered and nonprofessional
• Cubicles placed in back area of theater to allow space for characters to interact
Setting Mood and Style
• Since it’s a tragedy • Sober, straightforward, serious
• Office setting as depicted in movies• Modern, high quality • Use of dark woods and glass for sober
mood• Lack of nonprofessional props in setting,
excluding characters office desk, to maintain straightforward
• Serious setting created by cool and dark colors
Realistic
• Made to look like real life office
• Lack of walls, for easier access to exits for performers
• Exception is background piece to act as wallpaper
• Impression that space is businesslike and professional
• But feeling the same emotions in a tragedy despite setting change from ancient Rome to modern office
Locale and Period
• Main setting in an office
When- March
Where- Silicon Valley
• Time period set in the 21st century• As opposed to Old Rome
• Shown immediately to the audience in the opening scene
• Act 1 setting is the outside of the office building, as everyone watches Julius Caesar enter
Design Concept • Created through the use of cubicles reflecting personality traits
• The setting is fashioned around the character • Julius Caesar always carries an air of importance and high class by the objects placed around him
• Once Caesar is retired, the setting becomes more chaotic and disorganized• Only near the end of the play will there be a feeling of stabilization and resolution
Central Image
• Symbolic of theme• Always out in the open while in inner office setting
• Represents ownership of the company
• Embodies all of characters traits•Their want to be the leader of Caesar Corp.
• Adds to design as whole
• Stock Certificate • Red in color- representing violence from original play
• Enlarged onstage for the audience to see
Coordination
• Costume is coordinated• Professional dress attire matched to the setting
• Scenic elements coordinated with lighting to add depth and texture
• Related to designers concept and script• Setting displays both physical and emotional levels
• Chaos or structure • Use of warmer colors at the climax of the play to excite the
audience and reflect the characters actions • Cooler colors placed at heavy dialogue scenes to focus
attention onto the characters
Practical Design Problems
• To accommodate performers, main props, such as desks, will be placed near the end and back of the stage
• Type of theatre taken into account for the ground plan, this play with be in a Proscenium
• Heavy things will be placed on wheels for easy mobility in between scene changes
• Limit on amount of props and decorations so that the audiences main focus will be on the characters
Types of Lights We Plan to Use
Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight
Used to create bright, hard edge spot
Intended for characters that like being in the
limelight, limited distribution
Standard yellow light for general visibility of
characters
High intensity light to show strong office
setting lighting
Pointed mainly at Julius, Cassius, and Brutus
Denoted by
Mainly used in indoor scenes
Types of Lights We Plan to Use
Floodlights/Fresnels
Creates a diffused wash of light, even
distribution over setting
High intensity to show daylight,
noon/afternoon times
Will illuminate entire stage and scenery
Used for outdoor and indoor scenes
Multiple lights used in order to brighten the
tone of the setting
Light movement, slow fade in between scenes
Denoted by /
Types of Lights We Plan to Use
Automated Light
Only used for creating special effects/patterns
to highlight emotions of characters
Will add different colors (e.g. purple, red, blue)
on top of the ellipsoidal light
Low intensity light to present slight hues of
colors
Limited distribution
Denoted by
Stage Lighting
A similar light rig
(picture to the right) will
be utilized for the
proscenium arch stage
Brown line represents
front rig which contains
lights configured
exactly like the back rig
Rhythm involves slow
fades in/out in order to
keep audience
engaged conceptually
Focus will be on actors,
scenery, and
background on stage
2 4 6 2 2
Stage Lighting
45 Degrees Upward
Straight Downstage
Color: Blue
Used for darker
scenes, single actor
45 Degrees Upward
Straight Downstage
Color: Pink
Used for brighter
scenes, single actor
90 Degrees SL/SR
Straight Downstage
Straight Upstage
Used when multiple
actors on stage
Stage Lighting
90 Degrees SL/SR
Used for conspirators and
exchanges between
Cassius and Brutus
45 Degrees SL/SR
Used for when Julius is
judged/Cassius and
Brutus kicked out
Mood and Style
Mood
In the presence of Julius: blithe, joyful
In the midst of conspirators: dark, somber
Style
Realistic
Lights will not be overly bright or dark
LIghts will reflect the size of the setting
The Central Image
Julius at Downstage
Cassius at Stage Right looking away
Brutus at Stage Left looking back at Julius
Symbolic of the relationship between the three
Purple - glory, power, ambition
Red - anger, malice
Blue - loyalty, trust, wisdom
Style of Production
• For a production set in modern day, costumes used would reflect professional business attire.
• Suits, ties, shoes, for both male and dresses for female.
Historical Period and Locale• Present 21st century.
• Business office, with individual cubicle corresponding to each of the characters
• Business attire reflects the modern setting of the play.
Nature of Characters
• Julius Caesar- Black suit with red accent to symbolize the power and leadership that Julius has. Along with jewelry and suit cuffs.
• Brutus- Black and blue suit, professional look but not as sharp as Julius. But also unique since he is the hero of the tragedy.
• Antony- one of the more “rat” like personalities. Skinny in size, and messy in attire and sharpness.
• Cassius- lacks integrity, wears button up shirt and slacks.
• Octavius- Son of Caesar, young adult doesn't dress in professional attire until he controls business after the death of his father. Button up shirt and jeans.
• Calpurnia- Caesars wife, black dress.
• Flavius, Cicero, and Decius are dressed more casual since there roles are of less authority.
Relationship Among Characters• Caesar, Brutus, and Cassius all are of high authority and belong to their own
group. Emblem sewn on ties resemble their authority and closeness.
• Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus all are in the same “alliance” in the play, so are dressed more similarly.
• Octavius has a unique look to him that makes him stand out, suggesting his importance in the play.
• Flavius, Cicero, and Decius are dressed more casual since they don’t have leadership roles in the play.
SourcesSlide2:http://www.bestofsampleresume.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/office-manager-resume-sample.jpgSlide 3:http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130804075906/epicrapbattlesofhistory/images/2/25/Jstalin.jpghttp://gdb.rferl.org/FF09854E-D037-4065-8862-6FDA10E01C9B_mw1024_s_n.jpgSlide 4:http://marieclaire.media.ipcdigital.co.uk/11116/00007caec/6f39_orh100000w440/leonardo-dicaprio-g.jpghttp://pmchollywoodlife.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/house-of-cards-kevin-spacey-ftr.jpg?w=600&h=399&crop=1http://www.theplace2.ru/archive/william_shatner/img/William_Shatner_102.jpghttp://networthq.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jon-cryer_384131.jpgSlide 5:http://www.real.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/best-media-players-for-windows.jpghttp://randywoodbury.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/building.jpghttp://someinterestingfacts.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Colosseum-in-Ancient-Rome.jpgSlide 6:http://blog.mylaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Publicoffer_PrivateCompany.jpgSlide 7:http://www.ssninsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mad-men-office-peggy.jpghttp://thehotelchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/business-meeting-by-window.jpgSlide 8:http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/files/2014/10/Chicago-qui-tam-and-Whistleblower-attorneys-near-Lake-Forest-and-Highland-Park-Illinois.jpghttp://www.orix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/firm3.jpgSlide 9:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fyrt6Mprmno/Ugprzdbu55I/AAAAAAAAlnw/mWn3lD9sSLQ/s1600/celebrate-whistleblowers-600.jpg
Slide11 http://www.allworldfurniture.com/blog/5-essential-modern-office-amenities/Slide12http://www.oovoodesign.com/minimalist-home-office-for-perfect-working-ambience/delightful-office-amp-workspace-home-office-table-arrangement-for-outsmarting/http://coddeeweb.com/7140/stylish-and-minimalist-home-office-design-ideas-with-contemporary-furniture/Slide13http://today.uconn.edu/blog/2010/06/split-knuckle-theatre-production-of-endurance-premieres-in-nutmeg-summer-series/Slide14http://www.shindigz.com/party-supplies/theme-party-supplies/city-party/city-party-decorationshttp://www.wired.com/2013/11/silicon-valley-isnt-a-meritocracy-and-the-cult-of-the-entrepreneur-holds-people-back/Slide15http://www.blu-raystats.com/Stats/ScreenShot.php?ifb=OfficeSpace_24543563969&n=4http://fixingitfancy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FixingItFancy_Office1.jpgSlide16 http://imperialantiques.biz/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/DSCF0653.179211237.JPGhttp://gallery.yopriceville.com/Frames/Classical_Horizontal_Transparent_Frame#.VG15DPnF98ESlide17 http://graf1x.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/color-wheel-poster.jpghttp://www.moultriemanufacturing.com/columnsSlide18 http://www.ambiencedore.com/images/Modern_mobile_Desk/Mobile_Desk_tall.jpghttp://faculty.randolphcollege.edu/Theatre/News/0203/02_1010.htm
Sources
SourcesSlide 20:
http://www.grandstage.com/ellipsoidals.html
Slide 21:
http://www.seleconlight.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90
http://www.seleconlight.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.p1&category_id=129&product_id=52
Slide 22:
https://www2.highend.com/news_events/news/news_detail.asp?news_id=549
Slide 23:
http://www.zinc.uk.com/?cat=6&paged=2
Slide 24,25:
http://www.stagelightingprimer.com/index.html?slfs-left-frame.html&1
Slide 26:
http://www.exhibitoronline.com/topics/article.asp?ID=685
http://www.spotonpm.com/work-comfort-with-comfort-office-desk/cool-white-wodoen-office-desk-equipepd-with-purple-swivgel-chair-in-bright-office-ideas-with-thrilling-window-aside/
Slide 27:
http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html
https://www.google.com/search?q=back+of+business+man&es_sm=122&biw=1366&bih=659&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=gCZtVPi0IND_sASqsIIQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=businessman+silhouette+front+back
&spell=1&imgdii=_