The play is divided into six scenes:
- Scenes 1, 3 and 5 take place inside the characters’ hotel rooms.
- Scene 2 takes place in the street.
- Scene 4 takes place on the Stuntman’s film set.
- Scene 6 takes place in the almost-deserted train station.
(less)The play is divided into six scenes:
- Scenes 1, 3 and 5 take place inside the characters’ hotel rooms.
- Scene 2 takes place in the street.
- Scene 4 takes place on the Stuntman’s film set. ... (Read more...)
During the scenes in the hotel rooms the characters often perform actions simultaneously – such as turning out the light, getting into bed – even though they cannot see each other.
Much of the play takes place in the run-down hotel rooms inhabited by the three characters. In the Singer’s room there is a record player. In the Stuntman’s room there is a television that disappears in scene 3 and reappears in the Train Driver’s room. The Train Driver places a covered birdcage in her room. She also has three alarm clocks that are placed around her hotel room. Each room has a telephone, and is poorly lit with small windows.
In scene 2 the Singer, who frequently wears a wig, sings in front of a music stand. In front of her is a hat in which she collects money for her performance.
In scene 6 the train station at which the characters end up is extremely dilapidated. There is a station bell with no clapper and a clock with no hands. The Station Mistress announces trains using a megaphone.
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During the scenes in the hotel rooms the characters often perform actions simultaneously – such as turning out the light, getting into bed – even though they cannot see each other.
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Throughout the play the sound of trains passing by the hotel can be heard. At times the noise is particularly loud, as a very old train goes past, for example.
In scene 5 the Train Driver’s parakeet mimics the Singer’s singing.
From time to time the Singer’s record player plays pieces of opera sung by Maria Callas.
At the end of scene 5 the Stuntman tries to play part of Beethoven’s Clair de lune on a viola. (less)
Throughout the play the sound of trains passing by the hotel can be heard. At times the noise is particularly loud, as a very old train goes past, for example.
In scene 5 the Train Driv... (Read more...)
