The role of the set designer

Drama

Which one of these is NOT associated with set design?

A stage that revolves around allowing fast scene changes and movement on stage.

Large wooden frames with a black canvas stretched over them so the audience can’t see through them.

Wooden frames on wheels that furniture and set sit on to allow fast scene changes.

To add special effects into the performance such as flashes of light or fireworks.

To add to the atmosphere and mood of the performance.

True or false: The materials and textures used in the set don't need to be appropriate and relevant to the location and time period of the play.

To be safe from accidental falling objects.

To be safe from climbing ladders when you're not trained.

Why shouldn't you go on stage when someone else is up a ladder or on a scaffold over the stage?

It has all the details how the director wants the productions to look like and feel.

It has all the lines that the actors have to say.

It has all the names and addresses of the production staff, crew and actors.

Why is the directorial vision so important?

An object that the actor uses as part of their performance.

To design the set and lighting of a performance.

To oversee the creation and rehearsal of a performance.