Blaubart
Stage Design Project
Location
Maxim Gorki Theater
Year
2022
In this theater piece, the concept revolves around visually portraying Dora’s emotional state and her sense of entrapment. Drawing inspiration from the unsettling nature of nightmares, the design takes a surrealistic approach to emphasize the turmoil and confusion she experiences. Through vivid imagery and contrasting visuals, the stage design reflects Dora’s psychological struggle, creating an immersive and thought-provoking depiction of her ordeal. This approach invites the audience to explore the complexities of the human psyche in a visually compelling way.
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COSTUME
COSTUME CONCEPT
The costume design blends realism with elements of fantasy. The character Emmi, representing Dora’s inner voice—cruel and menacing—is dressed in an eerie, otherworldly costume that conceals all physical features. This deliberate choice enhances the character’s unsettling presence while maintaining an air of mystery for the audience. The other characters' costumes exist in a space between reality and fantasy, reflecting the psychological depth of the narrative.
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In the final scene, Dora wears a tulle costume marked with blue stains, symbolizing blood. This visual element represents her symbolic act of killing her father, Mr. K., and Sigmund Freud in spirit, leaving her with visible marks of the experience. The father and Mr. K. wear nearly identical costumes in completely opposing colors, emphasizing Dora’s conflicted emotions—her admiration for her father and her deep disgust for Mr. K.
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Sigmund Freud’s costume is designed to obscure the contours of his body, reinforcing his ambiguous presence in Dora’s mind. As a figure she does not fully trust and cannot completely open herself to, his indistinct form reflects the uncertainty and distance in their relationship.
PLANS
