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Glenn Frutiz

This document provides details for directing a production of William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. It includes notes on theme, style, sets, costumes, lighting, and casting. The production will take a heightened realism approach, using traditional Roman attire and sets resembling Roman architecture to immerse the audience. Lighting will be used to convey mood and omens. Notable casting choices include Kevin Spacey as Julius Caesar and Ian McKellan as Cassius.

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Director Glenn Frutiz
Script Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Theme Imbalance There is a general sense of imbalance in the play when performed according to Shakespeares script. Omens lead up to Caesars death. Afterwards the public goes on rampage and a war occurs between Cassius and Brutus against Antony and Octavius. Challenging Fate In multiple instances the characters go against fate. Caesar disregards the omens and warnings given to him by the soothsayer and Calpurnia. Cassius goes into battle despite the omens he saw in his camp Cassius and Brutus take their own lives instead of letting themselves be captured Distrust/Suspicion In several instances characters express suspicion. For example, the conspirators are very careful in choosing their members as shown when they exclude Cicero. They also express suspicion when a Roman comes up to them seemingly supporting them. Caesar disregards Artemidorus and the soothsayer Brutus is suspicious of Cassius because he has intel that he has been accepting bribes.
Spine There are two spines The assassination of Julius Caesar Characters will attempt to stop it, or they will attempt to carry out the plan. The punishment of the conspirators Antony convinces public that the conspirators committed a crime, and Antony and Octavius fight a war against Cassius and Brutus.
Style Heightened Realism The set will be made to look like Roman buildings. Costumes will be traditional Roman attire of the time. Lights will be used to simulate Lightning Sound effects will be used Angry crowds, War cries, trumpets, lightning
Theater and Set Blackbox or thrust. Allows for more intimacy. Audience become the Roman senators present during Caesars assasination Audience becomes Antonys audience during his speech.
Costumes To stay in the style of heightened realism the costumes are Roman attire. Also, I believe that it would be more appropriate to use traditional Roman attire if I am using Shakespeares script. It is inappropriate for actors to speak language that is antiquated, and be surrounded by signs of modernity.
Light design The spotlight will go red and focus on the body of Caesar during the assassination. Lights will be used to convey lightning/omens During day scenes the lights will be bright and solely illuminate the stage During the Scene in Brutus tent the lights will be dim and spotlights will only focus on Brutus and Caesars ghost.
Casting Kevin Spacey as Julius Caesar Known for serious roles. And looks like Caesars bust. Jon Hamm as Brutus Based on his work in Mad Men he is capable of moments of seriousness. Has a very imposing figure which makes one respect him. Brutus was a man well respected by the people. Ian McKellan as Cassius Somewhat of a mastermind. I propose an actor that can come across as wise but treacherous. Antony Michael Fassbender as Octavius Very roman features. Capable of arrogance and seriousness. Sarah Paulson as Calpurnia
Costume Design Daniel Galvan
Setting the time period Costume will represent the era of which Julius Caesar ruled These costumes represent the way the Roman dressed around 44 B.C.
Signifying status Julius Caesar costume Different colors to signify his power. Supporting characters (Brutus, Cassius, Antony, etc.) to show they do not have as much power as Caesar Womens costumes Soothsayers costume Gives a creepy vibe to the character
Status cont. Commoner costume Soldier costume To create ghost of Caesar we will use make up to make him seem more pale and dressed in a greyish color. Servant costume
Make-up/paint We will use make up to set tone such as Caesar being a ghost. Paint will be used for blood whenever Caesar gets stabbed, along with lighting
Movability/Accessibility All actors will be able to change when needed to due to the easiness of the costume design. Can easily be slipped on and off Costumes should not inhibit movability
Set design For Julius Caesar By Matt Hook
First acts set
This set is a good choice to pick because the first scene is taking place on the streets of Rome This set is easy to move around and more importantly the actors and enter/exit from both the left and the right of the stage. This scene also looks like the old city-style of architecture.
Second/third acts set
I picked this set for act two because theres a lot that happens. It provides enough room for the killing of Caesar as well as a good platform for the including the audience. senators when Caesar is assassinated/citizens of Rome during Antony's speech at Caesar's funeral It also provides the actors enough room to enter and exit the stage
forth acts set
Lighting Set Cecilia Silva
Providing Visibility The importance of visibility is simply to allow the performance to be seen by the audience. Without visibility, there is no point in seeing a play because it would not be visible.
Revealing shape and forms Lights also have to reveal/show shapes and forms of whatever is on stage. This is achieved by placing the lights on different sides of an object. We could either place the light on top, besides, behind, or in front of an object to give it life.
Focus onstage and creating visual compositions In talking about focus and visual composition, lights are used to illuminate a certain part of a stage where the focus of the audience should be. The area of the stage that are not relevant at the moment are unilluminated.
Assist in creating mood and reinforcing style Act and Scene Mood Style to reinforce Act 1 Scene 1 Excitement, fear Act 1 Scene 2 Happiness and secrecy. Act 1 Scene 3 Gossip or hearsay Act 2 Scene 1 Alarming Act 2 Scene2 Tensely Act 2 Scene 3 Determined Act 2 Scene 4 Concerning Act 3 Scene 1 Intense, Deceptive Act 3 Scene 2 Sarcastic and accusing Act 3 Scene 3 Horrifying Act 4 Scene 1 Puzzling Act 4 Scene 2 Accusing Act 4 Scene 3 Accusing and reconciliating and informing Act 5 Scene1 Informing Act 5 Scene 2 Informing Act 5 Scene 3 Intense Act 5 Scene 4 Informing with deception Act 5 Scene 5 Tragic
Time and Place Act and Scene Place/ Location Time Act 1 Scene 1 A street in Rome where Caesar is coming back in town. noon Act 1 Scene 2 A public place where everyone is gathered. noon Act 1 Scene 3 The same street where Caesar came in from. afternoon Act 2 Scene 1 In Brutus garden in Rome. Near dawn-4pm Act 2 Scene2 At Caesars house. Night ~8pm Act 2 Scene 3 A street near the Capitol where Caesar gets killed. Night Act 2 Scene 4 A street before arriving to Brutus house. Night (9pm) Act 1 is one day march 14 Act 2-3 is March 15 Act 4 is March 16 Act 5 is March 17
Time and Place con. Act 4 Scene 1 A house in Rome. Next day Act 4 Scene 2 Brutus that is located in Sardins in Asian Minor. Day Act 4 Scene 3 Inside Brutus's tent. Evening Act 5 Scene1 The plains of Philippi. Next day Act 5 Scene 2 At the same plains battling. Day Act 5 Scene 3 Another part of the field. Day Act 5 Scene 4 Another part of the field. Day Act 5 Scene 5 Another part of the field. Day
Establish a rhythm of visual movement The rhythm of lighting helps give a sense of time for the audience. This also helps the director because he needs to make sure that there is rhythm in order to gain the audiences attention.
Reinforce the central Image Lighting has to be consistent with the overall style and mood of the production. It also has to help convey the theme that the director wants the audience to conclude.
Act 1 In Scene 1, there is much excitement and vibrancy, thus, the lighting has to be everywhere. In Scene 2, the light should be more intense where the action is happening between Caesar, his wife, and the Soothsayer. In addition, the surroundings should still be lighted less intensely. In Scene 3, the light should be focused more in the central area of the stage to show secrecy and conspiracy. Whilst, the change of time to
Act 2 In Scene 1, Brutus is dealing with internal conflicts. The time is dawn which is why the light is placed as is.
Act 3 Scene 1 This scene is the what I believe is the Climax of the play. This scene is where Caesar is killed which is why the lighting is red and centered.
Act 4 Act 4 deals mainly with Brutus and his conspiracy group. They have fled Rome and now reside in a Sardin where they have a camp.

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Collaboration project 11192014 jonegging monday 430

  • 2. Script Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
  • 3. Theme Imbalance There is a general sense of imbalance in the play when performed according to Shakespeares script. Omens lead up to Caesars death. Afterwards the public goes on rampage and a war occurs between Cassius and Brutus against Antony and Octavius. Challenging Fate In multiple instances the characters go against fate. Caesar disregards the omens and warnings given to him by the soothsayer and Calpurnia. Cassius goes into battle despite the omens he saw in his camp Cassius and Brutus take their own lives instead of letting themselves be captured Distrust/Suspicion In several instances characters express suspicion. For example, the conspirators are very careful in choosing their members as shown when they exclude Cicero. They also express suspicion when a Roman comes up to them seemingly supporting them. Caesar disregards Artemidorus and the soothsayer Brutus is suspicious of Cassius because he has intel that he has been accepting bribes.
  • 4. Spine There are two spines The assassination of Julius Caesar Characters will attempt to stop it, or they will attempt to carry out the plan. The punishment of the conspirators Antony convinces public that the conspirators committed a crime, and Antony and Octavius fight a war against Cassius and Brutus.
  • 5. Style Heightened Realism The set will be made to look like Roman buildings. Costumes will be traditional Roman attire of the time. Lights will be used to simulate Lightning Sound effects will be used Angry crowds, War cries, trumpets, lightning
  • 6. Theater and Set Blackbox or thrust. Allows for more intimacy. Audience become the Roman senators present during Caesars assasination Audience becomes Antonys audience during his speech.
  • 7. Costumes To stay in the style of heightened realism the costumes are Roman attire. Also, I believe that it would be more appropriate to use traditional Roman attire if I am using Shakespeares script. It is inappropriate for actors to speak language that is antiquated, and be surrounded by signs of modernity.
  • 8. Light design The spotlight will go red and focus on the body of Caesar during the assassination. Lights will be used to convey lightning/omens During day scenes the lights will be bright and solely illuminate the stage During the Scene in Brutus tent the lights will be dim and spotlights will only focus on Brutus and Caesars ghost.
  • 9. Casting Kevin Spacey as Julius Caesar Known for serious roles. And looks like Caesars bust. Jon Hamm as Brutus Based on his work in Mad Men he is capable of moments of seriousness. Has a very imposing figure which makes one respect him. Brutus was a man well respected by the people. Ian McKellan as Cassius Somewhat of a mastermind. I propose an actor that can come across as wise but treacherous. Antony Michael Fassbender as Octavius Very roman features. Capable of arrogance and seriousness. Sarah Paulson as Calpurnia
  • 11. Setting the time period Costume will represent the era of which Julius Caesar ruled These costumes represent the way the Roman dressed around 44 B.C.
  • 12. Signifying status Julius Caesar costume Different colors to signify his power. Supporting characters (Brutus, Cassius, Antony, etc.) to show they do not have as much power as Caesar Womens costumes Soothsayers costume Gives a creepy vibe to the character
  • 13. Status cont. Commoner costume Soldier costume To create ghost of Caesar we will use make up to make him seem more pale and dressed in a greyish color. Servant costume
  • 14. Make-up/paint We will use make up to set tone such as Caesar being a ghost. Paint will be used for blood whenever Caesar gets stabbed, along with lighting
  • 15. Movability/Accessibility All actors will be able to change when needed to due to the easiness of the costume design. Can easily be slipped on and off Costumes should not inhibit movability
  • 16. Set design For Julius Caesar By Matt Hook
  • 18. This set is a good choice to pick because the first scene is taking place on the streets of Rome This set is easy to move around and more importantly the actors and enter/exit from both the left and the right of the stage. This scene also looks like the old city-style of architecture.
  • 20. I picked this set for act two because theres a lot that happens. It provides enough room for the killing of Caesar as well as a good platform for the including the audience. senators when Caesar is assassinated/citizens of Rome during Antony's speech at Caesar's funeral It also provides the actors enough room to enter and exit the stage
  • 23. Providing Visibility The importance of visibility is simply to allow the performance to be seen by the audience. Without visibility, there is no point in seeing a play because it would not be visible.
  • 24. Revealing shape and forms Lights also have to reveal/show shapes and forms of whatever is on stage. This is achieved by placing the lights on different sides of an object. We could either place the light on top, besides, behind, or in front of an object to give it life.
  • 25. Focus onstage and creating visual compositions In talking about focus and visual composition, lights are used to illuminate a certain part of a stage where the focus of the audience should be. The area of the stage that are not relevant at the moment are unilluminated.
  • 26. Assist in creating mood and reinforcing style Act and Scene Mood Style to reinforce Act 1 Scene 1 Excitement, fear Act 1 Scene 2 Happiness and secrecy. Act 1 Scene 3 Gossip or hearsay Act 2 Scene 1 Alarming Act 2 Scene2 Tensely Act 2 Scene 3 Determined Act 2 Scene 4 Concerning Act 3 Scene 1 Intense, Deceptive Act 3 Scene 2 Sarcastic and accusing Act 3 Scene 3 Horrifying Act 4 Scene 1 Puzzling Act 4 Scene 2 Accusing Act 4 Scene 3 Accusing and reconciliating and informing Act 5 Scene1 Informing Act 5 Scene 2 Informing Act 5 Scene 3 Intense Act 5 Scene 4 Informing with deception Act 5 Scene 5 Tragic
  • 27. Time and Place Act and Scene Place/ Location Time Act 1 Scene 1 A street in Rome where Caesar is coming back in town. noon Act 1 Scene 2 A public place where everyone is gathered. noon Act 1 Scene 3 The same street where Caesar came in from. afternoon Act 2 Scene 1 In Brutus garden in Rome. Near dawn-4pm Act 2 Scene2 At Caesars house. Night ~8pm Act 2 Scene 3 A street near the Capitol where Caesar gets killed. Night Act 2 Scene 4 A street before arriving to Brutus house. Night (9pm) Act 1 is one day march 14 Act 2-3 is March 15 Act 4 is March 16 Act 5 is March 17
  • 28. Time and Place con. Act 4 Scene 1 A house in Rome. Next day Act 4 Scene 2 Brutus that is located in Sardins in Asian Minor. Day Act 4 Scene 3 Inside Brutus's tent. Evening Act 5 Scene1 The plains of Philippi. Next day Act 5 Scene 2 At the same plains battling. Day Act 5 Scene 3 Another part of the field. Day Act 5 Scene 4 Another part of the field. Day Act 5 Scene 5 Another part of the field. Day
  • 29. Establish a rhythm of visual movement The rhythm of lighting helps give a sense of time for the audience. This also helps the director because he needs to make sure that there is rhythm in order to gain the audiences attention.
  • 30. Reinforce the central Image Lighting has to be consistent with the overall style and mood of the production. It also has to help convey the theme that the director wants the audience to conclude.
  • 31. Act 1 In Scene 1, there is much excitement and vibrancy, thus, the lighting has to be everywhere. In Scene 2, the light should be more intense where the action is happening between Caesar, his wife, and the Soothsayer. In addition, the surroundings should still be lighted less intensely. In Scene 3, the light should be focused more in the central area of the stage to show secrecy and conspiracy. Whilst, the change of time to
  • 32. Act 2 In Scene 1, Brutus is dealing with internal conflicts. The time is dawn which is why the light is placed as is.
  • 33. Act 3 Scene 1 This scene is the what I believe is the Climax of the play. This scene is where Caesar is killed which is why the lighting is red and centered.
  • 34. Act 4 Act 4 deals mainly with Brutus and his conspiracy group. They have fled Rome and now reside in a Sardin where they have a camp.