The piece is composed of two spherical shapes, both with the tops lobbed off. When top-lit, the wire seems to be reaching towards the light; caught up in a certain joy.
I wanted this piece to represent the effect of greed on one's environment. In the center, the Monolith seems to be drawing the shorter cylinders into itself. The idea that the large structure is never satisfied is reflected within the reaching tentacles.
The image of the cylinders came from the idea of stacks of coins piled high by a character like a miser.
Design: R. F. Grafton
I found that the design concept works well for Prospero's Island. By using a set of three revolves, the set spins in on itself. It divides the space into thirds; each third is then able to provide ample acting space for the director to utilize.
Following the revolve, the actors could have the next scene underway.
Although not pictured here, I modernized the shipwreck scene for this set. Instead of a boat, I used the cockpit of a contemporary plane; a device a modern Shakespeare could have employed.
Design: R. F. Grafton
This design follows the traditional interpretation of Beckett's piece: the set consist of a tree and large rock, placed in front of a cloudy backdrop.
A closer look at the tree will show that the bark is made up of a series of human hands. The hands grip the hands around it, and allow for a darker, more surreal tone to the design.
Each character has been caricutured; the masks have a particular feature that is exaggerated. Eyes, ears, nose or mouth.
For this project, I was asked to create a pair of figures that could be manipulated by actors in recreating the play's rape scene. The dummies were life-size, and would later be dressed in costumes similar to that of the actors.
Props Construction Tutorial: Here you will find a step by step guide for how to complete this project. Also found under Crew on the Projects page.
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