Julius CaesarMatt Scobie

Tessa Maffet

Papito Gonzalez

Michaela Hamrick

Script

William Shakespeare's is known as one of the most prolific playwrights in history.

His rendition of Caeser is said to be written anywhere from late 15th century to early 16th century.

Our audience will be able to connect with this play as it is some of Shakespeare’s best work.

Actors Julius Caeser – Brad Pitt

Pitt embodies Caesar’s character perfectly, as he is not power hungry, but has a definite flair.

Brutus – Clive Owen Owen is the definition of

Brutus, with his inflexible sense of honor and iron will.

Actors Cont’d. Antony – Shia Lebouf

Lebouf is steadfast and loyal much like Antony himself.

Cassius – Tate Donovan Manipulation and being immoral are

cornerstones to Cassius and Donovan fits that bill.

Actors Cont’d.

Octavius - Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje The ultimate villian, this role just fits.

Casca – Johnny Depp Depp’s impact is always felt, and with

Casca being a notable public figure the audience will definitely connect with his role.

Calpurnia – Emily Browning Browning is obviously stunning,

however her strong presence makes her a perfect match as Caeser’s wife.

Spine & Theme The play of Julius Caesar focuses on a delicate

balance between free will and freedom. Caesar looks at the best course of action as

facing war and death as honorably as possible. This will be the backbone of our play, as we

believe our target audience will be able to identify with the iron will and honor exemplified by the protagonists. An example of this is seen in the loyalty and devotion

to Caesar even after his death. Brutus believes that his and Cassius’ defeat is due to this very principle.

Style that supports our spine Action and war are heavy themes that will be

at the forefront of this play. We will use these moods and scenes to draw

our audience in. However, the main

element that will make our play great will be when we focus the audience’s attention on the character’s interactions.

They will be able to see the development of our actors as well as their true intentions.

Directorial Concept As stated in the previous two slides there are a

couple key areas that we will cover thematically.

There will be a good amount of focus on war and how the characters struggle for power with one another.

The audience will get an extensive look on character development and the motives that drive each individual in the play.

There will be no room for satire or the comedy that is often associated with Shakespeare, but this play will feature the type of drama that will still pull audiences in.

As such there will be dark lighting and intense moods, balanced with character interactions that the audience will see clearly and in full detail.

Directorial Concept Cont’d Our characters will be strong and steadfast. While

they all do have strong personalities we will ensure that they balance very well.

The overall setting will contribute to all the thematic elements that we will touch on. The characters will be able to interact freely, but also be bound by the set in that the dramatic scenes will enhance their performances.

Symbolism plays a big role, most notably in the blood on the hands of Caesar’s antagonists.

Finally, the time period of the play will be enhanced not only by the set, but also by the costumes and the language that the actors will be speaking.

Costume Designer The time period is 44BC

Ancient Rome is the main location of this play.

The town square is where the majority of the intense discussions take place.

Caesar’s palace will feature drama as well.

Style In classic Ancient

Rome, there are numerous things that are associated with the style. Togas Flows/breathable Sandals Gold jewelry Golds/reds

Julius Caesar Caesar himself wears very

specific and identifiable clothing. Gold which exemplifies

royalty. Red symbolizing blood. Long draping togas Crowned No weapons

Portia& Calphurnia (Brutus&Caesar’s wives)

The wives in that day wore specific things as well. Lots of jewelry

Carrying letters(Symbolic)

Simple white

Brutus, Cassius, & Killers

The antagonists featured things that one would expect out murderers. Weapons White togas to show Caesars blood

well Covered in blood

Soothsayer

Soothayers is someone who is instantly recognizable Black robes

Cane

Unkempt hair

Mark Antony Mark Antony is one of

Caesar’s closest allies. Clean shaven, short

hair

Toga with red and gold accents

Scroll(to address public with)

Symbols Symbolism is something that is prevalent in

many aspects of this play. Red- represents blood and the death of Caesar

Gold- represents victory and the royals

Letter- carried by the wives to represent the oral rhetoric

Omens- reminders of the impending demise of Caesar

Women/wives- symbols foe the private, domestic realm

Environment

The environment of this play is influenced by the time period of 44BC.

Caesar’s palace is a key location, with his grand castle being dominant.

Mood and Style Shakespeare uses physical acts to foreshadow

events to come - something that the audience can see or feel helps to keep their focus and raise suspense for what is to come. These can include the sounds of war, battle cries and

death.

Storms, with lightning, thunder, sheets of rain, are often used in Shakespeare's work.

Realistic from non-realistic themes Realism in theatre tries to be as close to reality as

possible, so that the audience can picture the real life events as they happen. Non-Realism on the other hand introduces highly un-traditional stories, characters, settings and acting styles to the audience so they can connect on another level.

This can be seen in things such as Caesar’s death.

Non-realism can be seen when the spirit of Caesar visits Brutus

Time period

The time period ties very strongly to the set design.

This can be seen in the costumes that will be work by our actors.

They will closely resemble the clothing worn by people in 44 B.C.

Furthermore, our actors will talk in a fashion that will also line up with this time period.

Design concept In the world of theatre a design concept is

basically how to present a play to the audience.

The concept is the part of the design process where you develop the idea of what you want the audience to see, hear, feel and sense as they watch the production.

It is based on visual images and how those images enhance mood and create atmosphere. The purpose of the concept is to communicate the author’s message, theme, and intent.

We will do so using not only our impressive sets, but also with our clothing and the performances our actors put on.

Central Image

The stage design must be consistent with the play and it must have its own integrity.

The elements of the design should add up to a complete visual universe for the play.

We will be using a thrust stage as we feel that this is the best way to expose our audience to the elements we will need to portray.

Scenery and Design Problems The scenes in our play will

support our thematic endeavors very well.

Our actors will have an easy time navigating the stage in order to best connect with the audience.

We have measures in place in order to overcome any technical problems that may come up.

Overall Purpose of Light Designer

Lighting designers know how to make the best use of the subtle and powerful medium of light, creating effects that can be changed at will to match the mood of the action.

It can also be used to… Evoke the appropriate mood

Indicate time of day and location

Shift emphasis from one stage area to another

Visibility VISIBILITY is often considered to be the most

basic and fundamental function of stage lighting

Visibility is important in the play Julius Caesar because it helps the director portray what and who they want the audience to see and remember

Shapes and Form

Light provides objects with a sense of FORM. The eye is able to recognize objects in terms of shape, size and position.

This allows the director to make objects seem 3 dimensional, flat, or just how they seem. Julius Caesar is the main character and the intense lighting on him establishes the importance of his character to the audience.

Visual Compositions Visual compositions are the way the

stage is set up. The lighting designer puts things on stage that they want the audience to see and notice.

When Cinna is dragged off the streets by the angry mob, the setting portrays the dark streets lurking with criminals, setting the mood with dark and eerie lighting.

Mood and Style MOOD considers the basic psychological reactions of the

audience. If other lighting elements have been properly applied, the result is a specific MOOD, created by the lighting design.

The lighting effects the mood greatly in Julius Caesar. When they are all celebrating the win over Pompeii he lighting is bright and cheerful, however when Caesar is warned of the “ides of march” the mood becomes more dark and mysterious as portrayed by the lighting.

Time and Place The time and place will capture the era, or year the play is

set in and the scenery will portray where the characters are whether it’s a bar, house, field, or any setting the play takes place in.

The scenery is set back to ancient Rome about 44 b.c. The director uses lighting to portray daytime and nighttime along with the weather and outdoor conditions.

Rhythm of Visual Movement  Movement in light is generally taken to mean

any change in INTENSITY, COLOR, FORM or DIRECTION. Movement may also include the physical movement of a source, such as; a search light, police beacon, color wheel, special optical effect, moving projections, mirror ball, etc.

The intensity of the lights changes as the action rises and falls, the more intense the action, the more dramatic the lighting is. For example, during the ending scene, or the climax, the lighting dims and becomes focused on the main action occurring.

Central Visual Image

Is an image that is projected by the lighting designer to portray a certain theme, time, place, setting or anything that they want the audience to take note of throughout the play.

The central image of Julius Caesar is focused mainly on Caesar himself. The director focuses the light on him in order to demonstrate his power and influence throughout the play.