How will you change the set, costumes, props and language to make it more contemporary and relevant to today’s audience? Explain in detail describing two changes for each category. For example, does Hamlet text his mother or order a new sword on Amazon Prime?

You are the Director
Please Start with a Cover Sheet!!!
You are hired to direct one of the following plays: Sophocles’ Oediupus Rex or William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
You are required to make it more relevant for today’s audience.
Address the following issues in essay format creating a new paragraph for each answer:
–What style of theatre would best suit your product: proscenium, thrust, or arena. Why?
–Name a simple theme for this production, such as “evil must be conquered,” “vengeance is worth it” or something that reflects today’s culture.
–Name one symbol for the modernized version that will be the central symbol for your production. Why this symbol?
–How will you change the set, costumes, props and language to make it more contemporary and relevant to today’s audience? Explain in detail describing two changes for each category. For example, does Hamlet text his mother or order a new sword on Amazon Prime?
–Name your dream cast for the major roles.
The budget is unlimited!

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