Director

Glenn Frutiz

Script

• Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

Theme• Imbalance

– There is a general sense of imbalance in the play when performed according to Shakespeares script.

– Omens lead up to Caesars death. Afterwards the public goes on rampage and a war occurs between Cassius and Brutus against Antony and Octavius.

• Challenging Fate– In multiple instances the characters go against fate.

• Caesar disregards the omens and warnings given to him by the soothsayer and Calpurnia.• Cassius goes into battle despite the omens he saw in his camp• Cassius and Brutus take their own lives instead of letting themselves be captured

• Distrust/Suspicion– In several instances characters express suspicion. For example, the conspirators are very

careful in choosing their members as shown when they exclude Cicero. They also express suspicion when a Roman comes up to them seemingly supporting them.

– Caesar disregards Artemidorus and the soothsayer– Brutus is suspicious of Cassius because he has intel that he has been accepting bribes.

Spine

• There are two spines– The assassination of Julius Caesar• Characters will attempt to stop it, or they will attempt

to carry out the plan.

– The punishment of the conspirators• Antony convinces public that the conspirators

committed a crime, and Antony and Octavius fight a war against Cassius and Brutus.

Style

• Heightened Realism– The set will be made to look like Roman buildings.– Costumes will be traditional Roman attire of the

time. – Lights will be used to simulate• Lightning

– Sound effects will be used• Angry crowds, War cries, trumpets, lightning

Theater and Set

• Blackbox or thrust.– Allows for more intimacy. – Audience become the Roman senators present

during Caesar’s assasination– Audience becomes Antony’s audience during his

speech.

Costumes

• To stay in the style of heightened realism the costumes are Roman attire.

• Also, I believe that it would be more appropriate to use traditional Roman attire if I am using Shakespeare’s script.– It is inappropriate for actors to speak language

that is antiquated, and be surrounded by signs of modernity.

Light design

• The spotlight will go red and focus on the body of Caesar during the assassination.

• Lights will be used to convey lightning/omens• During day scenes the lights will be bright and

solely illuminate the stage• During the Scene in Brutus’ tent the lights will

be dim and spotlights will only focus on Brutus and Caesar’s ghost.

Casting• Kevin Spacey as Julius Caesar

– Known for serious roles. And looks like Caesars bust.• Jon Hamm as Brutus

– Based on his work in Mad Men he is capable of moments of seriousness. Has a very imposing figure which makes one respect him. Brutus was a man well respected by the people.

• Ian McKellan as Cassius– Somewhat of a mastermind. I propose an actor that can come across

as wise but treacherous. Antony • Michael Fassbender as Octavius

– Very roman features. Capable of arrogance and seriousness.• Sarah Paulson as Calpurnia

Costume Design

Daniel Galvan

Setting the time period

• Costume will represent the era of which Julius Caesar ruled• These costumes represent the way the Roman dressed around 44 B.C.

Signifying status

Julius Caesar costume – Different colors to signify his power.

Supporting characters (Brutus, Cassius, Antony, etc.) – to show they do not have as much power as Caesar

Women’s costumes

Soothsayer’s costume – Gives a creepy vibe to the character

Status cont.

Commoner costume

Soldier costume

To create ghost of Caesar we will use make up to make him seem more pale and dressed in a greyish color.

Servant costume

Make-up/paint

• We will use make up to set tone such as Caesar being a ghost.

• Paint will be used for blood whenever Caesar gets stabbed, along with lighting

Movability/Accessibility

• All actors will be able to change when needed to due to the easiness of the costume design.

• Can easily be slipped on and off• Costumes should not inhibit movability

Set design

For Julius CaesarBy Matt Hook

First act’s set

• This set is a good choice to pick because the first scene is taking place on the streets of Rome

• This set is easy to move around and more importantly the actors and enter/exit from both the left and the right of the stage.

• This scene also looks like the old city-style of architecture.

Second/third act’s set

• I picked this set for act two because there’s a lot that happens.

• It provides enough room for the killing of Caesar as well as a good platform for the including the audience.

• senators when Caesar is assassinated/citizens of Rome during Antony's speech at Caesar's funeral

• It also provides the actors enough room to enter and exit the stage

forth act’s set

Lighting Set

Cecilia Silva

Providing Visibility

• The importance of visibility is simply to allow the performance to be seen by the audience.

• Without visibility, there is no point in seeing a play because it would not be visible.

Revealing shape and forms

• Lights also have to reveal/show shapes and forms of whatever is on stage.

• This is achieved by placing the lights on different sides of an object.

• We could either place the light on top, besides, behind, or in front of an object to give it life.

Focus onstage and creating visual compositions

• In talking about focus and visual composition, lights are used to illuminate a certain part of a stage where the focus of the audience should be.

• The area of the stage that are not relevant at the moment are unilluminated.

Assist in creating mood and reinforcing styleAct and Scene Mood Style to reinforce

Act 1 Scene 1 Excitement, fear Act 1 Scene 2 Happiness and secrecy. Act 1 Scene 3 Gossip or hearsay Act 2 Scene 1 Alarming Act 2 Scene2 Tensely Act 2 Scene 3 Determined Act 2 Scene 4 Concerning Act 3 Scene 1 Intense, Deceptive Act 3 Scene 2 Sarcastic and accusing Act 3 Scene 3 Horrifying Act 4 Scene 1 Puzzling Act 4 Scene 2 Accusing Act 4 Scene 3 Accusing and reconciliating and

informing

Act 5 Scene1 Informing Act 5 Scene 2 Informing Act 5 Scene 3 Intense Act 5 Scene 4 Informing with deception Act 5 Scene 5 Tragic

Time and PlaceAct and Scene Place/ Location TimeAct 1 Scene 1 A street in Rome where Caesar is

coming back in town.

noon

Act 1 Scene 2 A public place where everyone is

gathered.

noon

Act 1 Scene 3 The same street where Caesar came in

from.

afternoon

Act 2 Scene 1 In Brutus’ garden in Rome. Near dawn-4pmAct 2 Scene2 At Caesar’s house. Night ~8pmAct 2 Scene 3 A street near the Capitol where Caesar

gets killed.

Night

Act 2 Scene 4 A street before arriving to Brutus’

house.

Night (9pm)

Act 3 Scene 1 Before entering the Capitol and inside

the Capitol in Rome.

Night

Act 3 Scene 2 The Forum that is located in a Market

Place in Rome.

Night

Act 3 Scene 3 A street in Rome. Night

Act 1 is one day march 14Act 2-3 is March 15Act 4 is March 16Act 5 is March 17

Time and Place con.

Act 4 Scene 1A house in Rome. Next day

Act 4 Scene 2Brutus’ that is located in Sardins in Asian

Minor.

Day

Act 4 Scene 3Inside Brutus's tent. Evening

Act 5 Scene1The plains of Philippi. Next day

Act 5 Scene 2At the same plains battling. Day

Act 5 Scene 3Another part of the field. Day

Act 5 Scene 4Another part of the field. Day

Act 5 Scene 5Another part of the field. Day

Establish a rhythm of visual movement

• The rhythm of lighting helps give a sense of time for the audience.

• This also helps the director because he needs to make sure that there is rhythm in order to gain the audience’s attention.

Reinforce the central Image

• Lighting has to be consistent with the overall style and mood of the production.

• It also has to help convey the theme that the director wants the audience to conclude.

Act 1In Scene 1, there is much excitement and vibrancy, thus, the lighting has to be everywhere.

In Scene 2, the light should be more intense where the action is happening between Caesar, his wife, and the Soothsayer. In addition, the surroundings should still be lighted less intensely.

In Scene 3, the light should be focused more in the central area of the stage to show secrecy and conspiracy. Whilst, the change of time to afternoon also needs to be shown.

Act 2

In Scene 1, Brutus is dealing with internal conflicts. The time is dawn which is why the light is placed as is.

Act 3 Scene 1This scene is the what I believe is the Climax of the play. This scene is where Caesar is killed which is why the lighting is red and centered.

Act 4

Act 4 deals mainly with Brutus and his conspiracy group. They have fled Rome and now reside in a Sardin where they have a camp.