Reading Response: Richard Foreman as Scenographer

Richard Foreman is a man that envisions a symbiosis amongst the several elements of a piece that he can translate through his designs. Critiques and patrons of theater have considered his work a mixture of surrealism, dada, futurism, heavily emphasized through symbolism. He envisions a set where the authors mind is morphed by the elements encompassing the stage. His designs express simplicity without using cliche models. Foreman likes to use frames to express the film reel like lives we see everyday. Those mind frames of thought he wishes to express are done by creating a space on stage expressing layers. These layers represent the complexities of everyday life.

Foreman takes a script for what it is and tries to personify its themes and conflicts with not only the actors and props but what those props do to leave an impression on the audience. He mentions the space between the stage and the 4th wall; he wishes to create an ever changing environment that can somehow mesh the show into the audience's reality. His use of string on stage shows how the layers interconnect and create the connections between every aspect of the stage. His "why not" methods show his Dada influence and how it turns the stage into a representation of the thought processes of the mind.


Perspective is also a huge influence in Foreman's designs; he likes to use the space to highlight scenes that express the perspective characters have on stage. Ultimately, Foreman wishes to have a space the could conform to his current mind set. His attention to aesthetics is shown by the materials like Plexiglas, string, colors, in his productions. The props he uses stir up and energy that creates a pull on the audience; to direct their gaze of the stage in line with the events unfolding the play. That energy is his goal to mediate. Not only does this enhance the affects of the play on the audience, but appeals to the audiences eye; an accomplishment that keeps the audience focused throughout the entire show.

LIVE DESIGN - Pilobolus

Here are some live designs by an amazing dance troupe i studied last year. They are called Pilobolus. They have done numerous shadow art designs, and the videos speak for themselves; they're just amazing!

Map to the Tree

For those of you who are still unsure of where the tree for our design is. I've made a very basic map on how to get there. If its confusing, then just let me know!

Environmental Design Stage 1

Hey guys,

I wanna say thank you to Jimmy and Keith who helped out this morning to erect the web. Here are a few pictures of it thus far:

I left some of my bugs with our manifesto on them. I also left some safety pins to hanging from the web for anyone who wants to hang their bugs up.














STAGE 2: We're going tonight to take pictures of the web with my LED lights. That'll be our transition. I know it's gonna be tight! If you wanna come, call me! i've e-mailed you all my number.

I'll post up a MAP later on how to get to the web later.

<3 Krys

Web/ Meeting Time

Hey, if you didn't get the e-mail and checked on here:

Meet Tomorrow (5/17) at 2nd Stage (class) and we'll walk to the location from there.

Be there by 11:00 am. I left my number in the e-mail if you need to call me.

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Web

wow jimmy, the web looks awesome!!!! i love it. You did a great job. I can pick it up from you tomorrow unless you've already found someone else.

Allie, lights would be awesome! I have like twenty LED finger lights i can place on the web and inside the bugs as well.

See you all tomorrow.

<3 Krys

ED Materials/ 5-12-09 Meeting Review

Hey errboody!

Here's what Matt and I picked up from Home Depot on Tuesday:

800' of white twisted mason line
15' clear hanging wire
1 bottle of glue
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On Thursday: If anyone needs anything else, we could make a second trip. Just come in with ideas for more materials!

<3 Krys
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5-12-09 Meeting:

Hey, for those of you that missed class on Tuesday or just the beginning, I took notes on what Alan said needs to be done in the future:

*Stage Design
-Diorama sized (does not need to be to scale)
-can use any available materials or found objects
-requires: 2 states of change/transition
ex: night~>day, noise~>silence etc.

*Live Design
-Bodies need to encompass scenic elements
-costumes, props, etc are ok
-use of fabrics are ok
-needs to be 15 minutes in length
-no set up time

*Script Analysis
CANCELLED
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That's all folks, see you on thursday!

Getting Materials

Hey guys,

I want to clarify when I'm available to go purchase the materials for our Environmental Design. Here's my schedule:

I preferably would like to go Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays anytime after 2pm. I can make trips on Monday and Wednesday but they'd have to be after 2pm and before 5pm because I have work.

Brain: Do we have a specific date when we'd like to put it up by? I was thinking we should all meet together this weekend (5/15-5/17) and probably work together up by our tree.

Whoever is interested in coming with me please give me a call: 310 951 1979 or e-mail me at kryshill89@yahoo.com.

Environmental Design Proposal (1st draft)

The Spider Web

The Ten Right Angles envision the world with respect to our manifesto in the shape of a web. The idea behind the web is to use it as a tool for inspiring others to think about where they or their ideas stand in the order of society and the world as a whole. By constructing a web and entangling it to an isolated tree we show how the web is interconnected with life and thus must capture life itself. The web will consist of bugs constructed from old documents, books, newspaper, etc. these "insects" will carry ideals from our group as well as anyone who comes across the design. Then, others are able to contribute to our web of life and add their own personal manifesto. The position of the object on the web signifies hierarchy. The center, where the predator waits represents higher importance, while ideas spread across the perimeter represent ideals of significance that are often preyed upon or discarded.

Who: Each person will be responsible for creating one insect with a piece of our manifesto written on it. The web will be created on location with the group (as will the attachment of the insects)

What: Yarn/string material for the web (debatable depending on the environment). The insects will be made from old papers especially ones containing old news stories.

When: TBA

Where: The meadow behind the music center. Atop the highest hill, on the tree that stands alone there.
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Hey guys, sorry for posting it so late. You're welcome to change anything i've written. PLEASE add anything that'll make it better. Again, sorry for not posting it sooner.

<3 Krys

Gurpy Collage by Krys

This collage reminds me of our physical roots. I'm talking about particles to lifeforms to hedonistic misuse of our bodies. I wanted to implement the universe to express origin and importance. My perspective then moves down the collage to express hate, deception, and to point how myopic people can be with the blessings of the universe.

deep shit right. Thus my piece is titled : Shit on Earth. :D

---Krystian Hill