From Stones in his pockets, I've learnt about using drama medium and elements of drama effectively.
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From Stones in his pockets, I've learnt about using drama medium and elements of drama effectively. The set was minimal with 2 boxes and a line of shoes along the back of the stage. There are two actors playing all the characters who keep changing. Audiences need to concentrate on the action. Having a minimal set means they aren't distracted. Therefore the action doesn't stop for set changes, making the play flow, keeping the audience interested and focused and maintaining the fast pace. The shoes along the back were a significant prop. They symbolised the other extras that were always on set in the background. They were easily forgotten, symbolising they weren't stars like Caroline, they were invisible and unimportant. This raises the question, what makes someone valuable? If you're a star are you more important? The shoes were simple like the people, different to the glamorous, Hollywood people,...


