GHOSTS
by Henrik Ibsen
Translation by Paul Walsh
Produced by Williamstown Theater Festival, Summer 2019
Directed by Carey Perloff
Scenic/ Costume: Dane Laffery
Lighting: James F. Ingalls
Sound: Beth Lake
ABOUT THE PLAY
With great happiness, Mrs. Alving welcomes her painter son Oswald home from years of living abroad. But when he starts to flirt with the family maid, she must intercede to save her son and herself from scandals present and past. Mrs. Alving struggles to find joy in a life bound by the strictures of Pastor Manders and the spectral chains of mistakes from long ago. Henrik Ibsen‘s vivid and passionate play asks – even now – how far one mother, caught between duty and desire, can or should go to protect her family.
THE DESIGN PROCESS
My role as sound designer was to support the musician, David Coulter, who created a sound scape throughout the play. During the rehearsal process we worked to craft, record and manipulate his vast array of instruments to underscore his live performance. He and I worked closely to create a sonic world that represented the ever-present mists of Norway.
All music is used as a dramatic tool, and not owned by Beth Lake.
Production photography by Jeremy Daniel.