As Devan and I share the role of Wendla, Tim wanted a clear way of showing to the audience that we are the same person at different points in her life. From the beginning we were told that there would be a mirror in Wendla's bedroom which would be a two way mirror, meaning that when the light shone on it the audience would be able to see through it, thus revealing either Devan or myself. During rehearsals Devan and I practiced mirroring each other, especially in the opening scene when we have to be as one, trying on the sackcloth and talking to our mother. At first we found this tricky to do but after practicing we managed to figure out a routine of trying on the dress and looking at ourselves in the mirror (this is done over My Body Is A Cage). We didn't get to try the mirror until the tech run, so we were all unsure as to whether it would look effective. During the run we played around with the lighting to make sure that when either Devan or I were behind it, the audience could see us. The image above is from the dress rehearsal and I think it looks extremely effect and atmospheric. It becomes a crucial part in the journey of Wendla, as it is how the older or younger Wendla communicates with the other. It's quite ghost like in it's appearance which contributes to the haunting atmosphere this play has.
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