Set Developments.

The 2 long benches at either end of the stage are now cut and the actors are going to sit in amongst the audience if the stage becomes overcrowded in certain tales. I am really pleased about this because it means that the performance will feel more personal to the audience and the benches won't obstruct anyones' view. I also have done some sketches of the new chests as because of the size change they can no longer be considered trunks. After further research into the furniture of that period, I have added rope handles. The developed drawing is based on the original model but with the changes required to make it into a storage chest. Below is a picture of the long benches that have now been cut and another of me considering the change in size of the chests and whether to lengthen them slightly so that they are not too square.                                                                

  

Chest Drawings.

Below are some developments of the design of the bench, regarding how I'd like them to be made. I'd like to have the slight arc in the sides and for the top and sides to be made of 2 planks of wood as I think these elements would give the benches a simple, hand made and tactile look to them.