adjectives to describe: IZZY
self centered, egotistical, insensitive, promiscuous, spiteful, manipulative, volatile, spoilt, ignorant
adjectives to describe: MARTHA
childlike, vulnerable, dependant, neglectful, reliant, volatile, unpredictable
adjectives to describe: MIA
vulnerable, assertive, damaged, independant, withdrawn, defensive
adjectives to describe: HENRY
damaged, troubled, determined, vulnerable, responsible for his mother
Scene 1 set paragraphs:
- Para 1- Portray worn down state of boarding school-Stage flats (windows, pegs, wallpaper, doors, light switch)
- Para 2- highlight contrast between Izzy and Mia- Beds (beds, duvets, bedside table- izzy jewellery/mia sweets, Mia tie)
- Para 3- Highlight the eerie nature of the ritual- Rug and Chair
How to describe stage flat arrangement?
Three wooden stage flats flown in, placed along US, with two at a 45 degree angle facing outwards.
How to describe windows in Scene 1?
The back flat would have two windows, USl and USR. The windows would be wooden sash windows painted white, peeling at the edges as if worn and set in an old victorian building.
How to describe a bed?
A white metal framed single bed with a simplistic design, the headboard would be made up of two horizontal bars and the duvet would be…..
How to describe a bedside table?
I would place a compact, wooden unit with an oak finish. It would have smoothly rounded edges and two equal sized drawers with small metal cup handles.
How to describe a chair?
The chair is made of plain, unvarnished wood with four straight legs, a flat square seat, and a simple slatted backrest
How to change the chair in Scene 1?
The chair would be painted white and I would scrape a patch of paint off the front two legs and a line across the back of the chair where the rope would be tied around Alice.
Scene 2,4,6,8 Set Paras
- PARA 1-Establish interior bedroom setting- Stage flats- White door, dressing gown, UPVC window, cotton curtains, sketches
- PARA 2- Draw attention to Martha and henry’s interactions- Bed, duvet, Bedside table, vase, telephone, yellow pages
- PARA 3-Highlight Martha’s mental deterioration and alcohol problems- Smoking and drinking paraphernalia, Rubbish
Key items Scene 2:
Henry phone, book for martha
Key items- Scene 4
Dressing gown, ripped up clothes
Key items- Scene 6
Flowers, Phone book, catfood tin
Key items- Scene 8
Jewellery box
Scene 3-Set paragraphs
- PARA 1-Establish hospital setting- window, shutter, door, fire exit sign
- PARA 2-Highlight the extent of Alice’s injuries- IV, Bed
- PARA 3-Contrast Alices caring family with Martha’s neglect- Overbed table, Gifts, Chair
How to describe Hospital Bed?
White plastic framed hospital bed with weels on the bed, with barriers up the side of the bed.
How to describe hospital chair?
Small wooden framed chair with a high back and green cushioned seat and back panel
How to desribe overbed table?
White plastic height adjustable table on wheels over the bed.
Scene 3- Set Paras:
- PARA 1- Establish interior apartment setting- Flats, window, curtains, front door, wider apartment door
- PARA 2- Establish Hugh’s wealth- Rug (Red wine stain), Sofa ()
