Multi-set plays?

#1

Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/12/09 at 5:06pm

I'm doing a project, and I need to pick a play (or a musical) that has 3-5 different sets. Something sort of realistic that would require architecture would be good, like "The Importance of Being Earnest". Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Updated On: 3/12/09 at 05:06 PM

#2

re: Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/12/09 at 5:09pm

Angels in America

#3

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Posted: 3/12/09 at 5:11pm

The Light in the Piazza

#4

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Posted: 3/12/09 at 5:12pm

The Crucible

Betrayal

Closer

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#5

re: Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/12/09 at 8:23pm

All Chekhov's plays - Uncle Vanya, Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, The Seagull - have at least three sets - usually one exterior and a couple of interiors.

#6

re: Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/12/09 at 9:27pm

Angels in America requires too many fast changes, and sets to be a doable project, IMO. I know, I've tried, and nearly killed myself.

Why not something like Sound of Music or Annie?

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#7

re: Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/12/09 at 9:31pm

The Producers

#8

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Posted: 3/12/09 at 10:02pm

ALW's "Woman in White"

Everything from a train station, to a large mansion (both inside & out), a chapel, London, an Asylum, .. amongst other places. Also have to be able to pull off the ending/death of Glyde (which I will leave unspoiled!).

#9

re: Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/12/09 at 10:41pm

Hairspray
Gypsy
Guys and Dolls

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#10

re: Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/12/09 at 11:06pm

How did we go from Plays to Musicals?

Lend Me A Tenor
tORCH Song Trilogy

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#11

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Posted: 3/12/09 at 11:08pm

Lend me a Tenor is a unit set.

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#12

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Posted: 3/12/09 at 11:34pm

Marisol, by Jose Rivera. I know several design professors who use that play as classroom project.

Shakespeare is also good to use for theoretical/classroom projects as there are multiple ways to go with any design concept.

#13

re: Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/13/09 at 12:33am

Charley's Aunt

#14

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Posted: 3/13/09 at 12:45am

Sorkin's A Few Good Men.
You go from DC for the courtroom scenes, to Cuba for the Gitmo scenes, plus there are scenes in Kaffee's apartment. Also there are flashback moments in Barracks and other quick scenes in the Brig where they hold the defendants.

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Other than that, did you enjoy the play Mrs Lincoln?

#15

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Posted: 3/13/09 at 2:16am

Rabbit Hole

Doubt

Intimate Apparel (which is just a great read anyways)

Fat Pig

#16

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Posted: 3/13/09 at 2:48pm

My fair Lady

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#17

re: Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/13/09 at 3:35pm

PYGMALION

THE WOMEN

SHERLOCK HOLMES

AUNTIE MAME

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#18

re: Multi-set plays?

Posted: 3/13/09 at 4:02pm

"How did we go from Plays to Musicals?"

The original poster stated, "I'm doing a project, and I need to pick a play (or a musical)..."

I am trying to think of some and will post as soon as I do.

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