1. Lines and Color

2. Lines
Lines in draperies, columns or costumes alter the sense of proportion and may have a psychological effect on audience.
Long Vertical Lines
Horizontal Lines
Diagonal Lines
Curved Lines
Curves and Angles
Crooked/Jagged Lines

3. Colors
One of the most important elements of staging because various colors and their combinations produce very different emotional effects
Effects are achieved by playing colored lights on the pigments used in sets, costumes, stage furnishings and even makeup
Lighting is taking the place of paint

4. General Rules Tragedies and serious dramas emphasize cool colors
Comedies stress warm colors
Special effects
Night scenes

5. What is affected by color?
Curtains, costumes, furnishings
Emotional tone