Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller, Set Design by Marta Bersanti
Project done for the ‘Piccolo Teatro Grassi’ at the Accademia delle Belle Arti di Brera, 2019
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Introduction:
Arthur Miller penned 'The Death of a Salesman' in the 1950s with the intent of critiquing American consumeristic society and its impact on individuals' perceptions of emptiness in their lives. The play's protagonist, Willy, undergoes a transformative journey that manifests as madness.
Personal interpretation:
In my design, color plays a significant symbolic role throughout the play, as the actors themselves imbue the space with color and the lighting shifts in tandem.
I selected Russian artists for inspiration as a nod to Miller, who faced accusations of communism due to this play. The set design draws inspiration from the artistic styles of Malevich and Mondrian, while the round staircase pays homage to the Monument to the Third International.
Storyboard:
Act 1
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Scene 2
Scene 2
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Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 4
Scene 4
Scene 5
Scene 6
Scene 7
Scene 8
Scene 8
Scene 9
Scene 9
Scene 9
Act 2
Scene 1
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Scene 2
Scene 2
Scene 2
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Scene 3
Scene 3
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 4
Scene 4
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Scene 5
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Scene 6
Scene 6
Scene 6
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Scene 7
Scene 7
Scene 7
Requiem
Requiem
Requiem
Requiem
Requiem
Requiem
Requiem
Requiem
Technical Drawings:
Floor plan, section and elevations.
Floor plan and elevations in the theatre 'Piccolo Teatro Grassi' in Milan
Sections in the 'Piccolo Teatro Grassi' in Milan
Set Design of the scene in the present
Set Design of the flashbacks
Technical Analysis of the house
Technical Analysis of the stairs
Objects on the scene