Workbook
here are some preliminary sketches and ideas for our upcoming production of the constant wife
Somerset Maugham in 1939
at right early photo of Syrie Maugham; was she indeed the constant wife? Certainly not forever. She was, however, a brilliant interior designer, one of her most famous creations being the all white room, which really looks rather beige, but we are using as inspiration for our set at any rate.
at right, a model box for the Stanley Theatre in Vancouver. This is an exact replica of the space into which we will fit a Syrie Maugham inspired Ken MacDonald set design. Model boxes, right, generally come in quarter inch or half inch scale, but the mock set Ken has constructed below, is done in eighth inch scale. Eighth inch meaning one eighth of an inch represents one foot
Nicole Underhay will play Constance in our production. This will be our third show with this versatile and charming actress.
Above, London 1930. Below, elevations used by Stanley Theatre technical director, production manager, and head carpenter, to calculate the cost of the set. Once the design is approved, the set will be build using these CAD drawings, done on computer by Ken MacDonald assistant Ken MacKenzie
Below, window style we are imitating in the set design; we want a feel of modernity, reflective of Constances attitude toward marriage and sexuality
Nancy Bryant sketches for The Constant Wife, top row left, Martha, top right Mrs. Culver, bottom left Marie Louise, centre friend Barbara Fawcett, and bottom right Constance Middleton. We have moved the period forward slightly to 1933-35 when the womens lines are more attractive and sophisticated
Located in the heart of Vancouver, the Stanley Theatre is an elegantly restored 1931 movie house. From 1930 to 1991, the Stanley Theatre was undeniable the premier cinema in Vancouver. Today, it has been converted into a 650-seat live theatre venue for drama, comedy or musicals.
the elegant interior of The Stanley Theatre in Vancouver
Ted Cole, left, will play John Middleton, the philandering husband. Moya OConnell is meddling sister Martha
Moya recently starred at The Shaw Festival in Mrs Warrens Profession
