Design a Set

I chose the design the set of the musical Wicked because of the different effects. Looking at pictures of the set really caught my eye because they were so different, there were dark sets as well as brightly lit sets. But each one really seemed to catch the audiences eye. Part of the story are dark and mysterious, while others are bright and fairy-like. I was interested in the lighting as well, there are many scenes with bright green lights for the OZ, and to go with the wicked witch. To design this play I would focus on the lighting and the backdrops. I would make sure the whole stage was being used so that the audience can get more involved. Also work with special effects for example, Glinda, the good witch floats in the air, and the wicked witch flies on her broom stick. I would make sure the backdrops match the mood of the scene. One background will be bright blue and white, to go with the good witch. The other background will be black and have some green and yellow spot lights to show a more dramatic effect. The colors blue and white remind me of the sky and how the good witch floats around and is happy, while the darker colors black and green resemble the wicked witches skin and costume. The background for the OZ will still be green and have bright lights, but i may add in a few more colors to make it stand out more. I would like to focus on brighter colors through the play too to add more of an effect. The props for the set are very unique, with gadgets and clocks, i would keep the same effect of older and antique looking.