The officers costumes are all period and as accurate as possible to what they would have been at the time. We all had wigs (which were very itchy and generally unpleasant to wear) and very similar costumes apart from Major Robbie Ross and Captain Philip who wore hats and had one more gold stripe on their jackets to show higher positions. We all had cravates, waistcoats, boot covers (pinned to our trousers), shirts but had to supply our own black shoes. I've always likes my costume though the design changed quite a bit considering I don't wear white socks or brown shoes anymore. When we got dressed for each show the burden for me was putting the wig on. I have a mass of curls on my head and getting the wig on presented some challenges. I did need to adjust it occasionally through the show but it stayed put. In the future, I will probably straighten my hair before I ever wear a wig.
The Set
A few things have changed since this picture. The set was different than the other shows in common ground because our set wasn't as detailed as theirs. Our play uses less props. It is quite a traditional play in the way that it's more technical and depends more or proxemics and words as opposed to anything else. There are two different parts of the stage; raised and lowered. The part that is raised is the shape of the Australian coast and the part that is lowered is at a normal height. There is the compass which is another raised platform and mainly used for the aborigine's monologues and occasionally during other scenes. Otherwise it isn't used as when the aborigine stands on it there is a spotlight specifically positioned to light him. Ralph's tent is on the raised platform and opens and closes when it needs to be. Mainly when it is and isn't in use. In act 2, Ralph doesn't use his tent any more so the tech team change his desk to a bed for Harry Brewer and Duckling scenes. When Harry dies, a blanket is pulled over him and the tent is closed. The set is painted a sandy colour and represents the dry climate of Australia.
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