If you are asked about things a director could do to stage a scene in an imaginative way, you may refer to some of the following points:
à Show that you can picture a scene being performed on a stage, i.e. the set design and where the characters are positioned.
à Support your vision of the scene by quoting details in the text of the play.
à Mention the dramatic impact that your decisions could have on the audience. For example, a director could use: ❑ a striking backdrop that sets the atmosphere or adds to the drama ❑ light and sound eff ects, bursts of smoke or fl ame, etc. ❑ imaginative set design ❑ movement, dance or body language ❑ gestures and facial expressions ❑ music ❑ dramatic colours and costuming.
à In this book, you’ll learn how to imagine staging in a number of Romeo and Juliet’s key moments.
