When I first arrived at The Wolves play set, I recognized it was being held in a
black box theatre. Black box theatres are described to be more intimate and seating in
the audience matters as well. I sat in the very first row to experience everything up close
and personal. My first observation was that the ground was covered in synthetic green
grass. The people in the front row were instructed to keep their feet off the grass so the
characters don’t trip. There was a bench to the right of my seat and below it, there were
the team’s bags and water bottles.
When the play started, the lighting was warm-toned and bright. The audience
was introduced to a group of athletic girls wearing matching gray, turquoise, and black
jerseys. Each of the girls had their team numbers on the back of their jerseys and very
small on the front. The girls were gossiping and chatting during their stretches and
warm-ups during soccer practice.
At the beginning of the play, the lighting was bright and warm, and the team wore
short sleeve jerseys and shorts, shin guards, and sneakers with socks. But as the play
progressed, the lighting turned cooler with a bluish hue and the players showed up to
practice in jackets and sweatpants, and more winter clothing. I think this indicated
changes in seasons and temperatures, most likely ranging from the timespan of the
team’s summer practice to winter practice. I also think this lighting transition from warm
to cool could resemble the plot.
When certain characters have moments of solitude from the team, the lights
focus a bright white spotlight on them while the surrounding area is pitch dark. I believe
this emphasis did a significant contribution to illustrating the seclusion and loneliness,
along with other emotions the players were feeling at that moment. There was a specific
