Trifles

I personally do not like the idea of a minimalistic set. I think that this play needs a very elaborate set due to the nature of the show. I found this piece to be very funny. It kind of reminded me of slapstick comedy. Although the show is dealing with the death of a person, which is very serious, it is comical that two women of the time would be hiding the evidence. I also think that once the audience realizes that the show is a kind of murder mystery they will find themselves playing along. Once the two women find the first piece of evidence the audience is going to try and guess what the next piece is. If the only props onstage are the evidence, then the mystery is gone completely. I think the play would lose its significance because we never see the Wrights so the only connection we have to them is their house. Someones house can say a lot about them. The way it is decorated. Is it cozy like a cabin or cold like a museum? Overall I think the production needs a very realistic, elaborate set with little pieces of Mr. and Mrs. Wright in each prop and set piece.