The Technical Concepts and Design Approach: A Study of Molinta Enendu's Production of 'Noah Built the Ark' OJA Journal of Arts and Culture, Volume 4, No. 2

Abstract

The theatre, like every human endeavour, is in a constant state of flux. It is in this regard that technical theatre practice, which encompasses lighting design, scenic design, costume and make-up, properties, sound and sound effects, is constantly evolving as theatre practitioners carry out experiments on innovative ways of communicating more effectively with the audience. Unfortunately, the efforts of many of such theatre practitioners receive scant scholarly attention in Nigeria. It is against this backdrop that this scholarly work, which adopts the qualitative research methodology, is an examination of the technical concept and approach of Molinta Enendu in the performance of 'Noah Built the Ark'. The study adopts Edward Gordon Craig's and Adolphe Appia's "Plasticity Theory" (PL) and Adolphe Appia's "Exploration of Aesthetic Scenery in Performances" as a theoretical anchor. The study reveals that the success of a good production is most times dependent on the creative ingenuity of a designer and the technique and style used to achieve its technical design concept. This study recommends that theatre practitioners should adopt the techniques of Molinta Enendu in scenic design in order to achieve more effective ways of communicating with the audience.