An Analysis and Production Book for a Staging of Samuel Spewack's Under the Sycamore Tree Page: 60
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Although obviously human in form, because of the lines
of a man's face, the make-up will tend to accentuate the ant-
like appearance needed in this play for a communlcation of
the duality in meaning.
Music
Having established the criteria for make-up, the di-
rector now focuses his attention upon the next production
problem, music. The play requires music in only two places,
both in the first scene of Act II. The first cue is for a
waltz, while the second is for a heated Congo rhythm. A
familiar waltz tune will be used, played very softly so as
not to cover the dialogue but provide a mood. The second
tune is used to illustrate the base drive becoming active in
the Queen in her relationship with the Chief Scientist. The
Congo music should be fast and sensuous in tone. It should
be played at a high volume initially, receding to a more
moderate volume as dialogue is spoken.
Music should also be employed as a mood-establishing
device before each act and as a transitional device between
the scenes. The music chosen should be of a light vein
carrying out the spirit of the production.
Although music is not a major problem with this pro-
duction, it should not be ignored. Careful preparation and
operation of the tape are essential to the desired effect of"
the play. The music utilized in this production should be
incorporated into the general sound tape for simplicity.
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Long, Jerry Lyndon. An Analysis and Production Book for a Staging of Samuel Spewack's Under the Sycamore Tree, thesis, August 1967; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc163912/m1/68/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .