Lord of the Flies
Set Designer
2010 - Studio Theatre
Set Designer
2010 - Studio Theatre
This design for a studio theatre production of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' needed to develop alongside the action of the play. The director was particularly keen for the carnage to grow as the action unfurls. The set also required an element of height to allow for the various locations on the island to be represented.
At the opening of the play, Daniel uses the large - steeply raked - stage as a projection screen. A plane crash interrupts the serence display of pre-war public school photographs and the main action commences. The set is cleverly divided into sections allowing for actors to demand complete attention of their audience whilst other members of the cast and crew were able to add large branches and rocks to other areas of the set, enhancing the sense of disaster and wreckage.
As an added dimension, this production featured children playing the roles of their war-time characters - this meant that the set had to be particularly easy to use and hazard free. This was achieved by creating easy access paths to the stage from all sides of the set, all of which were clearly marked (out of audience sight).
At the opening of the play, Daniel uses the large - steeply raked - stage as a projection screen. A plane crash interrupts the serence display of pre-war public school photographs and the main action commences. The set is cleverly divided into sections allowing for actors to demand complete attention of their audience whilst other members of the cast and crew were able to add large branches and rocks to other areas of the set, enhancing the sense of disaster and wreckage.
As an added dimension, this production featured children playing the roles of their war-time characters - this meant that the set had to be particularly easy to use and hazard free. This was achieved by creating easy access paths to the stage from all sides of the set, all of which were clearly marked (out of audience sight).
The set was constructed within a couple of days by one carpenter. The main rake was constructed using standard 8'x4' steel deck.
A team of two set painters worked on the set. To create a beach-like desert island feel, the rake was primed using a mixture of sand and emulsion paint - it was subsequently finished using a spray gun. The fuselage was painted by hand.
As rehearsals continue on the set, the Stage Management team work alongside Daniel in dressing the set.
As rehearsals continue on the set, the Stage Management team work alongside Daniel in dressing the set.
Hand-drawn side elevation.
Set Model (Scale: 1:50)
