Three ways that costume and
sets can support and improve
on the storytelling in a stage
show.
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The Plough and The Stars by Sean O’Casey.
Set in 1915-1916
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
Set in 1949
The Importance Of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
Set in 1895
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
Set in 16th Century
Dirty Dancing - West End Musical
Set in 1987
Each group will be assigned a year. You can
choose a location yourself.
Come up with a set and costume for a play set
in this era.
• 1 person must write a paragraph describing the set
• 1 person make a list of props and set pieces required
• 1 person sketch a costume
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Read the scene.
Write a paragraph about what set and costume you
imagine being present in the scene.
OR
Draw a set for the play AND one costume.