So, Spring Awakening.
Oppressive society. Emphasis on discipline, achieving in school. Children are expected to be young adults but aren't told what that really means. Stifling sexual atmosphere. Even the parents feel powerless against the machine.
Where does this leave us in terms of design? Well take another look at the photo of the National's 1974 production on the cover of the Edward Bond translation.
The black and white image says it all. Starched collars, stark set, uniformity. Monochrome.
An emotional wilderness. Barren design.
If Sibelius did theatre...
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