To me the theme of Triffles seems to be ostracization. The women are pushed in their place away fromt he men. The poor wife is completly isolated from the rest of the community because she has no children. I think because Triffles was written in the style of realism the show should be done with a fourth wall set up. I don't see how it would be possible to really involve the audience more into the performance. We should enter into staging the show by setting limitations so that we have a structure to spring board off of during our performance. To extend the aura of our play I think it is important to have the kitchen open up so that the audience feels like they are in the kitchen with us. I also feel like the kitchen should be cluttered with lots of cans as described.
Posted by shar0243 at April 5, 2005 8:15 AMJennifer, I think we got the same ideas out of these readings in regards to how they apply to our play. Maybe not everyone is going to be on a totally different page like I thought. I'm excited!!!
Posted by: Cortney at April 5, 2005 8:51 AMI think that you have some really good ideas about staging. I agree that we should use the fourth wall convention. I also really like your idea of opening up the kitchen so the audience feels involved.
Posted by: Marie at April 5, 2005 10:03 AMHey Jennifer,
I like a lot of the things you're saying about theme...they really ring true with me. I'm excited about the ways we can explore those ideas visually...I think the text gives us a lot to work with.
Have a great day!
~jon
Posted by: jon loveall at April 5, 2005 9:04 PM