Some Specific Design choices

Here are some specific lighting looks, and some ideas on how we could use it?

I thought the above image could work nicely for the Inn Room. The colors aren't spot on, but I like some of the use of shadow, it gives a dingy feeling to the room.

The above two images use a high back-light which I think could be used as an interesting and distinguishing effect for the Inn Room.

Here is another possibility for the Inn room, I'm not as intrigued by it, but it is certainly a striking image. Even if we don't use it for the Inn, it could be striking to show similar shadows for the drunken binge.

Here is an interesting feel that I thought might work for the Mayors office. This image also uses a strong window GOBO which is worth considering for the Inn. Do we want to use a sharp Window as shown above? Or an implied window using directional lighting?

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So the images aren't showing up on my computer, which makes me guess they failed to load. I'm going to try again here.

This is an example of the very stark and cool look that I feel is often associated with Chekhov and 'Russia'

Here is a much more natural look, it is warm without drastically affecting the tone of the show. (more photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornelltfd/with/4574674525/)

This image is very 'amber,' giving the scene a dim warmth. This is a look often seen in Moliere comedies.

Finally this image plays up a very 'pink' look that's often used in comedy.

Some Lighting Possibilities

Here are some lighting looks/moods, these are pulled from various versions of Government Inspector, as well as from some designers that I find fascinating. I've pulled a number of different options, to explore which possibilities work, and which don't.

This is an example of the very stark and cool look that I feel is often associated with Chekhov and 'Russia'

Here is a much more natural look, it is warm without drastically affecting the tone of the show.

This image is very 'amber,' giving the scene a dim warmth. This is a look often seen in Moliere comedies.

Finally this image plays up a very 'pink' look that's often used in comedy.

Personally I favor the second image, it has the most natural look, but leaves plenty of room for specials and effects.

Below are two links to a designer page. I couldn't copy the images but if you follow the links you can look through the image galleries from some of her shows.

- The 7th image at this site (below) gives an interesting possible look for the Inn room. While this image isn't 'cool' as we talked about, it does give a certain impoverished feel.

http://www.leekeenan.com/blog/2007/02/20/visit/

- The 2nd and 3rd image here give a sense of the warm amber often associated with 'classical' pieces. Would we like to aim for this mood?

http://www.leekeenan.com/blog/2008/05/10/around-the-world-in-80-days/

Some Make-up Ideas...

So...this is sort of where my brain was going...too much?

Something Fun...

So, Kyle found this trailer for an Australian Company's production of The Government Inspector, and we've fallen in love with it...

Literally, we just kept giggling and pressing play again...thought I'd share so you could all enjoy it!

Unifying Images: Towns, Landscapes, Abstract

The Guthrie

Here's a shot of the Guthrie's set for Government Inspector. I love the color and the whimsical quality. It immediately lets the audience know it's a comedy, light-hearted and a little silly.