A. First, you have to read the following readings and see the videos:
SITI COMPANY SLIDE SHOW (this one will help you answer the first question of the first show THE MEDIUM)
http://stagebiz.com/the-accidental-futurist-ensemble-siti-companys-the-medium-at-bam/
https://www.broadwayworld.com/brooklyn/article/SITI-Company-to-Return-to-BAM-With-the-Revival-of-THE-MEDIUM-20220216
and I am going to send you all the information about The Medium at BAM:
This is an idea what I saw in the show: The set design, I liked the colors of the scene quite soft and the changes they made. They used key colors in the chairs that attracted attention such as red, blue, green, etc. and they attracted a lot of attention from the audience. In addition, the clothes used are very interested and also the madness of the media in these times. The doors were well located and with the choreography they also called the public’s attention. Or when they went out simultaneously. The main actor who got into the table and was trapped as if implying that we are trapped in the middle with no way out. Although the repetitions of text quite boring. However, the moments in which the remote control was used are quite funny and also the dance and music are used very well. It was the best, I loved it.
B. Then, read FAIRVIEW by Jackie Sibblies Drury
and see the following videos to understand better the show, so you can easily answer the journal questions. The videos are short, if you can find the full video it would be great if you watch it, especially so you have an idea of the set design and can answer the questions.
Journal #5 Questions :
1.Prepare for our trip to BAM to see The Medium by looking at the slide presentation. In your journal what do you make of the relationship to this actor training and our considerations as set designers?
SITI COMPANY SLIDE SHOW and all the information about The Medium are going to help you to answer this question.
2. How does the play (Fairview play) you are working on require specific use of space, actions, or behaviors? 3.What do these requirements say about the playwrights interest in theatre as a form of art?
SITI COMPANY SLIDE SHOW is going to help you to answer these questions and the followings too.
4.Do you imagine your production (Fairview play) will ask anything specific from the performers? Explain? Why?
(I’m doing set design about the Fairview show)
I think SITI COMPANY SLID is going to help you to answer you the 1, 2, 3 and 4 questions. Also, I am sending you Space by Howard Chapters 1 and 2 to find out something you need it.
Please do not list the questions, just give the answer to each one.
If you have any question just let me know please.
