Rookery Nook
Indiana University
Directed by
Keith Michaels
Design
Director Kieth Michaels requested a space where “farcical action” happens naturally. Irregular stairways, multiple doors, and a giant upstage window were employed to encourage the farcical nature. The walls were painted to imitate a very exotic African wood and exotic set props added to the comic sense of the space. The copper fireplace hood and high quality furniture were used to suggest the wealth of the owners. The stairway proved a valuable tool for creating focus within the farcical happenings on stage.