Research and planning for 'Balance'
Balance: I have been recruited onto a production team for a play called 'Balance' written and directed by Shirley Faraday. my roles are lighting and set design, with some parts to play in regards to costume. so heres what I have done: Cosy Area - 'Balance' After spending some time reading the script and analysing the protagonist 'Ruth', a lady who wishes to open a gym and does so before landing herself in horrible debt. I met with the director Shirley Faraday who told me more about Ruth's intent and personality and it was brought to my attention that she would like a 'cosy area' at rear centre of the stage, to show her home like and her work life/career, as well as presenting her as approachable and kind. Faraday and I discussed the concept of pink, as the character is very feminine yet mature. I decided to look into this as pink can also be seen as an immature and 'girly' colour. And so ...