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A Study of Past and Creation of Future Scenographic Designs for Romeo and Juliet DR2014 Niamh Birkett About Romeo and Juliet • Written by William Shakespeare. • Date of writing unknown, believed to be around 1591-1595. • First performance date also unknown, but was before 1597. • First official production at ‘The Theatre’, while earlier performances took place in ‘The Curtain’. • First Shakespeare play to be performed outside of England – Nördlingen, Germany in 1604. Classical-Style Productions • Elizabethan Theatre, e.g. The Globe Theatre • Based on Roman Amphitheatre • Actors were very ‘animated’ • Costumes were current at the time – no matter when the play was set https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/9911910_f520.jpg Royal Shakespeare Company, Scarlet & Gray Theatre (New York), 2010, Dir. Rupert Goold • Classic-style costume • Simple set featuring a balcony, emphasised by light https://www.rsc.org.uk/romeo-and-juliet/past-productions/rupert-goold-2010-production/production-and-rehearsal-photos Modern Productions Corcadorca, Cork Opera House, 2012, Dir. Pat Kiernan • Modern set (emphasized by the lighting) and costumes • Use of projections • Less exaggerated style of acting and modern technical aspects helped audiences to connect to the piece • Used the audience and general public to help create a modern feel to the show (Declarations of Love and community cast) https://www.flickr.com/photos/19205898@N08/with/9494300398/ Gate Theatre (Dublin), 2015, Dir. Wayne Jordan • Sticks very closely to the plot by changing the language and staging to something a lot more modern • Huge shift in atmosphere between first and second act • Use of simple movement and dance • Symbolism seen in set and costumes http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/romeo-and-juliet-and-peter-is-there-still-such-a-thing-as-a-small-part-1.2178364 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/theatre-romeo-and-juliet-at-the-gate-dull-lovers-dim-verona-31117134.html Style One - Cinematic • Inspired by Robert Wilson and his use of light, structure of simple movement, and the classic style of his furniture/set design. • Offers a contemporary audience an immersive view into a classic setting. • Features many small details that can be picked up on screen, but has a different impact when seen together on stage. • Lighting and set show the delicate, romantic tone between the main characters. • Intricate design • Warm colours in scenes between Romeo and Juliet • Set to almost mirror a real building – could even set it in an old country house/castle (site specific) https://ncowie.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/romeo-and-juliet-on-film/ http://www.romeo-juliet-club.ru/location/artena/balkon.jpg Style Two - Symbolic • Based on the Symbolism movement of the 19th century • Use of shadows and projection • Less detail – allows simple movements and small details to stand out • One solid structure on stage (balcony) can be used for many purposes • Simplistic design • Promotes audience engagement and discussion http://splash.abc.net.au/splash-image-servlet/mvcservlet/imageServlet/profile2/RomeoJuliet22 Bibliography • www.corcadorca.com/website/previous-productions/romeo-and-juliet-3. Web, Accessed 26/02/17. • www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsfilmtv/when-familiarity-breeds-newopportunity-in-shakespeares-romeo-and-juliet-321229.html. Web, Accessed 26/02/17. • www.robertwilson.com/about. Web, Accessed 26/02/17. • www.rsc.org.uk/romeo-and-juliet/past-productions/rupert-goold-2010production. Web, Accessed 25/02/17. • www.science.jrank.org/pages/11381/Symbolism-Symbolist-Theater. Web, Accessed 25/02/17. • www.slideserve.com/lamis/globe-theatre. Web, Accessed 25/02/17.
