Costume:
- Costumes used show class and status of the characters, for example Electra's attire was dirty and worn whereas her mother was wearing jewelry and royal colors, showing she had a higher status than Electra
- Some costumes were traditional such as Electra's but others were contemporary like the chorus
- Chorus was awkward throughout the performance and just lingered around the stage, however there was a large use of diversity between the 3 members; 2 were black and 1 was Irish.
Set:
- There was a dead tree which could represent Electra's murdered father, but also shows that the play was set outside and in the country
- There was sand which suggested that it was set in a hot country
- Access to water via a tap which suggested wealth, and maybe symbolizes the 'flow of life'
- Represented all the elements; earth, wind and fire
- Homage to Greek Theater.
Sound:
- Music represented magic occurring or a curse being lifted, however it was only used during tense moments in the play
- Overall lack or music, which suggested the directer wanted more focus on the dialogue
- Consistent 'heartbeat' when music was played.
Mis-en-scene:
- Overall grief and death
- The set foreshadowed the death of the characters
- Anger at the gods and family - Electra was over dramatic
Lighting:
- Overhead lighting used frequently - tinted
- Lanterns used which gave the effect of natural light
- The lighting used represented the outside, such as the sun rise and the sun set.
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