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Monday, December 20, 2010
Just some thoughts
Hey everyone,
just wanted to put down in writing a few things I've been thinking about, a few things I would love to have some feedback on, and some things I would love for everyone to think about.
the first is this idea of magic. I love love love the idea of creating a world that surprises and intrigues us with the 'magic of the theater' over 'magic for magic'. I think the 'magic of theater' (ex: using a coat stand and some everyday stuff to create the tree for the amazons) is a better direction to go than 'magic for magic' (a real tree gets pulled from a carpet bag Marry Poppins style). This also tied into what Bri and I have been talking about in terms of pieces that will be in the space.
We discussed for a bit the idea of pieces looking like they are melting or half-way through the floor, but as I keep thinking about the 'rules' of this space, melting of half-in pieces seems odd- Where are they coming from? where are they going to?
I think, and let me know if I am missing something we've talked about or something you think I need to look at again, some rules for this 'space' would be close to:
1. Everything in the space has been part of some actress of the stage at some point. (nothing that wouldn't have been seen/ used by an actress)
2. There is no specific time the space lives in (and Bri, I know we mentioned the actresses listening to a CD player, but I would prefer if we didn't see it. (They can be listening to contemporary music, but I feel that as soon as we see a CD player, we will be placed in the 1990's. We can talk))
3. Everything that is in the space can be activated/ used.
4. The magic-of-the-theater exists (but no Copperfield. . )
5. The 'stage' area is always the 'stage' area- Specific and special
I think that is it.. let me know what you think.
Questions for everyone-
1) Do we think the 'stage' can/should be able to grow/ shrink?
2) If so, does the surface of the stage need to be smooth/ consistent for the actresses to walk on? (Ex- an old piece of wooden fence VS a flat piece of ply wood)
3) How physical can the ladies be when moving things, picking up things, shifting things around? (Ex. could they pick up and carry a stack of logs? - I don't really know the limitations of corsets and whatever shoes they'll be wearing)
That's all I've got for now- just thinking and sketching right now. . .
Hope everyone is having a great break!!!
just wanted to put down in writing a few things I've been thinking about, a few things I would love to have some feedback on, and some things I would love for everyone to think about.
the first is this idea of magic. I love love love the idea of creating a world that surprises and intrigues us with the 'magic of the theater' over 'magic for magic'. I think the 'magic of theater' (ex: using a coat stand and some everyday stuff to create the tree for the amazons) is a better direction to go than 'magic for magic' (a real tree gets pulled from a carpet bag Marry Poppins style). This also tied into what Bri and I have been talking about in terms of pieces that will be in the space.
We discussed for a bit the idea of pieces looking like they are melting or half-way through the floor, but as I keep thinking about the 'rules' of this space, melting of half-in pieces seems odd- Where are they coming from? where are they going to?
I think, and let me know if I am missing something we've talked about or something you think I need to look at again, some rules for this 'space' would be close to:
1. Everything in the space has been part of some actress of the stage at some point. (nothing that wouldn't have been seen/ used by an actress)
2. There is no specific time the space lives in (and Bri, I know we mentioned the actresses listening to a CD player, but I would prefer if we didn't see it. (They can be listening to contemporary music, but I feel that as soon as we see a CD player, we will be placed in the 1990's. We can talk))
3. Everything that is in the space can be activated/ used.
4. The magic-of-the-theater exists (but no Copperfield. . )
5. The 'stage' area is always the 'stage' area- Specific and special
I think that is it.. let me know what you think.
Questions for everyone-
1) Do we think the 'stage' can/should be able to grow/ shrink?
2) If so, does the surface of the stage need to be smooth/ consistent for the actresses to walk on? (Ex- an old piece of wooden fence VS a flat piece of ply wood)
3) How physical can the ladies be when moving things, picking up things, shifting things around? (Ex. could they pick up and carry a stack of logs? - I don't really know the limitations of corsets and whatever shoes they'll be wearing)
That's all I've got for now- just thinking and sketching right now. . .
Hope everyone is having a great break!!!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Just found these
these are just some images of women in the dressing rooms of a burlesque show. I love the feel of the 'casual work place' with that little bit of 'we really aren't supposed to be seeing this' aspect. Very interesting dynamic. . . .
Another series of pics
just love the look of the browns in the drawers and dress form- also love the 'multiple pieces' feel in both of them (Trombone?? anyone think a trombone is in order??)
just a nice clean backstage sketch I found. . I like the idea of shelving on the walls. . maybe on the sides of the risers??
Other Inspiration
Love the baskets, Love the pints!
I love the feeling of 'another space' that you get with Alice; love the repetition, the slightly muted objectification with the repetition
bear chair (yuck), and nightstand
the cup- another "isn't what it appears"; the room with the papers gives - the papers in the floor image givesme that feeling of history building/ accumulating around the space. I also love the feeling of walking through it. .
These two pics are just fun in getting the feel of things are not always what they appear to be
Saturday, December 4, 2010
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