Welcome to the dramaturgical research blog!

In the fall of 2008, San Diego State University's theatre department produced an adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms. This blog served as a source of dramaturgical information for the cast, crew, and University students attending the show. Each post focuses on research relevant to our adaptation, the reasons why we did the things we did, and any other answers to questions presented by the cast and crew.

Please explore the Blog Archive and Labels sections in the column to the right for specific topics,
because as with any blog the posts are ordered from newest to oldest
(as you scroll down, you will first see the aftermath of the production.)

Thank you for visiting, and feel free to email me with any questions/comments
about this eco-friendly dramaturgy blog! JoanMarieHurwit@gmail.com

-- Joan Hurwit, dramaturg

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

I finally got my hands on several production photos!

Here are several of the production photos from Desire! These pictures only begin to show the gorgeous aesthetic of the overall design.

The set lent itself to so many different locations, was an amazing and creative space for the actors and fellow designers to work in, and was, literally, a piece of art. The light design, particularly featured here, was so innovative: conscious of space and time, reflective of mood, a character unto itself... and again, art. These designers worked seamlessly together, balanced each other, and truly enhanced this production beyond conceivable thought. Without them, such poverty and catastrophe could have never also achieved such beauty.

Set: Andrew Hull
Lights: Ashley Johnstone











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