The

Glass

menagerie

by Tennessee Williams

Directed by Kelley Jordan

at AuthentiCity Theater

scenic design

The world of The Glass Menagerie is one of memory and nostalgia, imbued with the delicate and fragile nature of the characters' dreams and illusions. The setting is a liminal space, suspended between reality and memory, where the boundaries of time and place blur. This fluidity is reflected in the scenic design, capturing the ephemeral quality of memory and the weight of unfulfilled aspirations

Research

A muted color palette dominated by shades of sepia and dusty blues evokes a sense of faded grandeur and melancholy. These colors create a nostalgic atmosphere, immersing the audience in the memory play's emotional landscape. Occasional bursts of color, such as the glow from the glass menagerie or the fire escape's neon lights, punctuate the subdued tones, symbolizing moments of hope and fleeting beauty.

Incorporating large roses as scenic elements adds a layer of symbolism to the design. These roses, with their exaggerated size and presence, represent distorted growth and the various directions and understandings of life experienced by the characters. The roses, both beautiful and overwhelming, mirror the characters' struggles with their dreams and realities.