Production Tips for Anxiety is Orange
by Lindsay Price Canadian Author
Colours can be symbolic. Red is fiery. Purple is royal. Blue is calming. Sometimes, colours can take on too much meaning. I can’t date you - you wear wenge! He sent yellow flowers! Orange gives my brother anxiety!
Join the characters in this vignette play as they navigate the world, each other, and the greens, greys, blues, reds, pinks, yellows, and oranges around them. Does orange make you anxious?
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Average Producer Rating: 5.0 out of 5
This is a vignette play!
Tips from past Producers
Due to the minimal technical requirements, this play adapts easily for younger actors or actors new to theatre. There are some nuances to the dialogue that may prove challenging, but with proper guidance and coaching, actors will easily be able to communicate the messages of each vignette within the play.
We kept the tech elements very simple. Rehearsal blocks, clothing racks, and a couple of tables were our set. All actors stayed on stage the entire time and costumes were basic black with a costume piece of a solid color for each character. Lights were simply up and down. Our challenges were smooth transitions and acting in the background while not in the scene.
If you're planning to direct this production, I encourage you to challenge yourself with how you stage the vignettes. We aimed to create a full ensemble piece where the entire cast remained engaged and immersed throughout each scene. Our performers stayed onstage and active for the entire show.
I encourage you to explore creative and eye-catching ways to bring this story to life. There are countless opportunities to incorporate lighting, stage design, music, ensemble work, pantomime, and more. Really let your creativity shine—this script gives you the freedom to soar. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box!
Students loved this play, and we had student directors for each vignette. They had fun blocking the scenes and playing around with levels and tableus.