Example of complete production look

Above is an example of what a performance may have looked like at a private residence. This picture is a rendering of a scene from L'Avare, a play by Moliere, who was a contemporary of William Wycherley. Note the use of the large space for acting, as well as the costumes, as they would have worn items then in fashion. The color palette is very representative of the time period, evoking a feeling of versailles with the white and gold combination. Also note how the women are dressed in light, feminine, innocent colors, while most of the men are dressed in dark, serious, manly shades. Lastly, examine how even when not in a theatre, large, open spaces were the desired playing places.


Orti, Gianni Dagli. "Scene De Theatre" Print by Anmin-Didot of a Scene From Moliere's "L'Avare" Digital image. Corbis.com. Web. 9 Mar. 2011. <http://www.corbisimages.com/Search#p=5&q=theatre&mt=1&cf=1&s=200>.