Mise-En-Scene

Mise- en- scene

Below is the description of each Mise-en-Scene category and explanation why we are using what we are using.

Costume

Jack Pepper/ Lead male actor

·         Long sleeve chequered shirt (red)- the colour red connotes the fact that he is angry after splitting up with his girlfriend.

·         Grey jeans- the grey creates the idea of confusion and the red with the grey create the state in which he will be portrayed in.

·         Navy pumps- to follow the trendy outfit and shows he is a normal person following fashion trends.

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Fran Powell/ Lead female actress

·          White dress- the white represents vulnerability and purity after the break up that is a female stereotype.

·         Pink/red belt- the red contrasts with the white that represents an evil side to her character.   

·     White pumps- the two pure items of clothing trap her anger inside of her.

Tom Ryder/ Male actor/ Instrumentalist

·         Black trousers

·         Black leather shoes

·         Purple shirt

·         Black V-neck jumper

Tom’s clothing is there to contrast the immaturity between the two characters and how they are mostly bothered about the break up. The smart casual look will show the maturity and professionalism of an older looking generation. Tom is also not part of the actual love story but is there as a father figure.

Props:

·    Xylophone- it is an instrument used within the song

·    Acoustic guitar- it is an instrument used within the song

·    Vase with flowers (red with one whiter flower)- the vase will break and scatter the red flowers (red connotes anger) the scattering shows how both of there anger can not be controlled over the break up. The one white flower will represent hope between the couples relationship.

·    Tupperware- Set in the style of a meal as if they were about eat together but there has been a let down, so the plates will be smashed. The smashing action will represent their shattered hearts.

·    Photo- The photo will be set a light as the male character doesn’t want to be upset by seeing this picture.

Lighting:

·         Exterior locations- Using natural sunlight shining through the trees- to give a more uplifting setting to the upsetting mood created by the break up in the song

·         Living room in couples house- a warm red  lighting, to show that when they were together it was happy between them and everything seemed perfect.

     

Location: 

·  Ballington Woods- a highly forested area with open space, which will give both the male and female characters space to think after the break up.
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·  House- The living room with big sofas

·  Cheddleton railway- the railway line could represent the tracks of life.

·  Ladderedge country park- another wooded area in which they can stray of the beaten path.