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THE GLASS MENAGERIE 22'
Overview
In this production, sand served as a narrative medium—rather than relying on traditional scenery, the stage was partially filled with loose sand that reacted to the actors’ movements and shadows, constantly reshaping the visual environment. This ever-shifting surface embodied impermanence, evoking themes of memory, fragility, and transience central to the play’s emotional core. Moreover, the tension and texture created by the contrast between the fine granularity of the sand and the solid set elements introduced a compelling dialogue between fluidity and structure, allowing light and shadow to accentuate the tactile quality and movement on stage .
Client
The Preforming Arts Studio Founded By Yoram Loewenstein
Sqr.
60
Year
2022
Conclusion
Working with sand presented practical hurdles—from determining how to contain shifting grains and clean them swiftly during scene changes, to engineering evocative lighting setups that captured shadows and depth beyond what standard overhead fixtures could offer. Ensuring actor safety and performance comfort was equally critical: the sand needed to feel alive yet remain stable, with no slipping, no dust clouds, and no distraction. This project transcended aesthetics, serving as a conceptual investigation into how a humble material can give narrative meaning. Embracing uncertainty and physicality turned the stage into an interactive storytelling partner, rather than a simple backdrop. In essence, “The Glass Menagerie” installation demonstrates design depth—where sand speaks for itself. It asked profound questions about materiality, form, and the interface of design with emotion, and answered them with precision, humility, and creative rigor.
