The Woolgatherer
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The Woolgatherer is a play written by William Mastrosimone that follows the budding relationship between Cliff and Rose, two "woolgatherers" who escape from reality into fantasy. It is directed by Xuan Dao with lighting by Mai Thao Nguyen, costumes by Jessica Francois, and set design by Linh Phuong Tran. Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum play the leads, bringing nuance to their characters. The minimalist set and costumes reflect the characters' modest lives and surroundings in 1990s South Philadelphia.
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The Woolgatherer
- 1. The Woolgatherer Written by William Mastrosimone Directed by Xuan Dao Lighting design by Mai Thao Nguyen Costume design by Jessica Francois Set design by Linh Phuong Tran
- 2. Script Act I: - Dramatic situation is entirely ordinary and both characters are dangerously close to being stock figures - Cliff and Rose are the protagonist, both are woolgatherer as against the painful realities of their rather gritty existences - They start the play by making romantic connection, budding relationship, where tender passion can decentralize into violent hostility at any moment - Using metaphor of birds to illustrate Roses spirit
- 3. Theme Fantasy - loses touch with reality Love when the couple got beyond those qualities, they found a mutual susceptibility and longing
- 4. Style Comic romance - Cliffs taunts are not uncharitable and the contrast between the two creates comic conflict in the Odd Couple vein - Roses loveliness and Cliffs rugged independence were probably the initial attractants.
- 5. Casting Rachel McAdams plays as Rose - Grace and enthusiasm - Brings a nuance emotionally to her characterization Channing Tatum plays as Cliff - Good looking guy with six-pack - He expresses his rising frustration with control and credulity - Sustain their American accents flawlessly and consistently
- 6. Rehearsals Rachel McAdams is unfailingly real and sincere in her precise preservation of the the balance between hopelessly wretched and comically nutty Channing Tatum travels around those hazards, presenting a degree of manly gruffness blended with a delightfully charming presence Both actors create convincing characters Their generosity of spirit in contributing all proceeds They deserve high admiration for the attentiveness required to bring William Mastrosimones script to life with the audience so close.
- 7. Light Design
- 8. Visibility and Form Light bulbs high side light, on the top help audiences focus on two actors and help shape the form of the actors from another perspective angle. Lamp side light, on the table of Rose room so the audiences could see the actors faces more clearly.
- 9. Visual composition and Reinforcing To help the audiences focus on the story that Rose tells Cliff about her past. The composition of large area of the light in Rose room turn focus into Rose and Cliff. Spotlight : creating mood and contribute feeling for the audiences
- 10. Time and place Black curtain on the back wall represent night time Lamp, bed, table represent the room and indoor.
- 11. Rhyme and Mood Color lights when the scene meet its climax as Rose tells Cliff that she got raped. Violin sounds Light color slowly faded and become dimmed lights at the end.
- 13. Scene Design The play begin at an efficiency apartment where the single bed lied next to a board-up window hidden cheap curtains. On the other side of the bed is a small table go along with an old wooden chair. Across the bed is a closet which face with a door that leading to the hallway.
- 14. Mood and Style The scene has effectively conveyed the dark and furnished environment in which Rose has lived her loneliness life. With a board-up window with the bare walls which conveyed the outcast feeling of the room which Rose shut people out of her life.
- 15. Realistic Theatre Selected and reproduced onstage an actual room from an apartment, which included wallpaper, light fixtures, furniture, etc. The room would be resemble, but not duplicate, its real-life counterpart.
- 16. Locale and Period The play occurred around in the 90s at an apartment of a small town of South Philadelphia.
- 17. The Design Concept Supple work with these two complex performers to create a perfect performance that include way of speaking during the 20th century. And the concept must be instructed by the director that would match with the script.
- 18. Costume Design: Rose Rose is modest and lonely so she will wear clothes that almost completely cover her body She is at home and should be dressed comfortably She wears a mens sweater from her old roommate It will be a plain color because of her modesty The sweater will appear old She has had it for a significant time She does not have money to upgrade or repair her clothing Play was created in 1979 and produced in 1981 Clothing will be slightly adapted for todays time period as the setting at the beginning says now
- 19. Costume Design: Rose Makeup will be simple and minimal No money to afford Hair will be disheveled but not completely messy She lives alone and works in a candy shop by herself She will not be wearing any jewelry She is modest and cannot afford She wears an old mens sweater
- 20. Costume Design: Rose She will wear jeans that are loose She eats food that is thrown away She is thin Old tennis shoes To accompany the mens sweater and loose jeans
- 21. Costume Design: Cliff Slightly dirty shirt without sleeves Spends time in truck Maybe tried to look under hood of truck Simple, yet sarcastic attitude
- 22. Costume Design: Cliff Hiking boots Sturdy for truck rides Thick for warmth if sleeping in truck Old
- 23. Costume Design: Cliff Tattered and slightly baggy jeans Thick jeans for warmth and sturdiness when driving Movement on stage Comfortable for actor Comfortable for driving trucks
- 24. Costume Design: Cliff Makeup will be added for a dirty look Basically lives in truck Makes few stops From truck breaking down
- 25. The Woolgatherer Arena Theater Houston June 28th to July 5th, 2014 The Autumn/Winter tour Showtime starts at 2:30 pm