Creating a Story - Characters and Mise en Scene

Below is a description of what the characters would constantly have on them (props) as well as their hair and make-up. I have made it in chronological order to how you would see them on screen.

·         Present Day Ravilia (An 18 year old Caucasian female)

   COSTUME: She wears a paper thin two-piece hospital set. It is dirty white with slight stains seen. She is bare foot.

   HAIR and MAKE-UP: Her attire is a mess, her hair is wet chaotic, and her face looks neglected.

   PROPS: A piece of sting is fraying from her costume, she plays with it.

·         The Doctor (An olive skinned male in his late-forties)

   COSTUME: He wears a white laboratory coat which has a pocket at his top breast. Underneath the coat he wears a smart light blue shirt. His wedding finger holds a distinctive red ring –representing danger, there is something wrong with the Doctor - also on his left arm sits a golden watch. His shoes are very acute and sheen.

   HAIR and MAKE-UP: His face is groomed and looked after. Hair neatly positioned and tucked on one side.

   PROPS: Several pens protruding from his top breast pocket.

·         Young Ralivia (8 year old present day Ralivia)

   COSTUME: She wears a long brown strayed t-shirt with blue ripped jeans. On her feet are black socks with holes in them.

   HAIR and MAKE-UP: Her hair is tied back idly in a ponytail. Loose hairs are seen to stray at the sides. She looks filthy as though she hasn’t washed in days.

·         The Nurse (A Caucasian female in her mid-twenties)

   COSTUME: She has on a nurses light blue tunic with a pocket near the top. Attached to is sits a silver pocket watch, she is also wearing slimming black trousers. Her shoes are a simple black.

   HAIR and Make-UP: Her face has minimal make-up. Her hair tied back in a productive bun.

   PROPS: She holds a small white tray with three plastic cups perched on it. Within them there are multicoloured pill. Also on the tray is a cup filled with a pink water-based liquid.

·         The Mother (A Caucasian female in her mid-thirties)

   COSTUME: She wears a dark red top and ripped jeans. Her clothes are tacky, and her black trainers have holes in them.

   HAIR and MAKE-UP: Her hair is entwined with coloured curlers and she has bruises on her face. Red lipstick slathers her lips, and make-up attempts to hide her bruises. She looks aged and unclean.

   PROPS: In her mouth she constantly holds a cigarette. Additionally, once she dies, blood would be seen (fake blood needed).

·         The Father (A Caucasian male in his mid-thirties)

   COSTUME: Underneath a leather jacket, he wears a chequered shirt. His bottoms are scruffy jeans and his shoes are black.

   HAIR and MAKE-UP: His hair is messy as though it hasn’t been combed. His teeth are yellow under his unkempt beard and moustache. Like the MOTHER he looks unclean and aged.

   PROPS: Unseen taps of the hard metal gun are heard in his hand, constantly.