FIND ME Flashcards
(23 cards)
when was Find Me written?
1977
who wrote Find Me?
Olwyn Wymark
how long does the action take place for in Find Me?
- over 20 years
- from 1955 to 1976
how was Find Me originally staged?
in the round
who is the mother in Find Me?
Jean
who is the Father in Find Me?
Edward
who are the two sons in Find Me?
- Mark- older
- Nicholas- younger (developed mental health issues so Jean decides to leave home with him)
how many meaning points do you need to make for a 15 marker?
5
when was Verity born?
13th February 1955
entertainment in find me:
- magazines
set design in Find Me:
- fireplaces
- floral patterns
- patterned carpets
- tassel lampshades
- leather
- corduroy
costume design in find me (1950s-60s):
- knit
- chequered
- polka dot
- lots of colours
costume design in Find Me (1970s):
- flares
- shorter skirts
- more out there colours
- hippie
- flower power
Where was Find Me originally performed?
- at The Richmond Fringe Theatre at The Orange Tree
- to an audience of 80
What were costume, set and props like in the original performance?
- costume was minimal
- there was no set or props
what kind of structure does Olwyn Wymark use for the play?
- influenced by Bertolt Brecht
- uses an episodic structure to explore the story of Verity Taylor
style of Find Me:
- social drama and a tragedy
- aspects of Verbatim
- epic theatre
- also influenced by Jerzy Grotowski and his theory of poor theatre
key themes in Find Me:
- parent- child relationships
- mental illness
- seeking safety
How old is Verity in the French Restaurant scene?
8-9
How old is Verity in the Swimming Gala scene?
10-11
How old is Verity in the Mental Hospital?
11 years 5 months
How old is Verity in the Halfway House?
17
How old is Verity when she tries to escape Ted and Dora?
20
