Trifles

The story of Trifles is a very properties and scenic detailed show. When reading the play, there are numerous properties called for within the story. Not only does the script call for a number of properties, but it also goes into great detail of the scenery. For the purpose of performing a show with an ultra minimalist design concept, this would be a difficult play to perform. However, each character when speaking about a property or piece of scenery describes it in detail. With that in mind, while it would be difficult to perform, if directed properly I believe it is doable. One of the many befits of having an ultra minimalist set is that it allows room for the audience to interpret the description of a property or scenic piece to something they are familiar with. The downside to having a set made up of just black chairs and black blocks for properties is that not every single person is as imaginative as the next person. That being the case, some people will have a difficult time replacing the black block or chair with what is actually supposed to be represented, thus loosing major pieces of the story. Although this does allow for the audience to focus on the acting overall, it does however detach the audience from the show. Even though some people will be able to substitute the emptiness for detail they will not be able to fully ignore every bit of missing detail. If the show is given to an experienced director, I believe that this show could in fact be staged without the script loosing any meaning whatsoever.