Diorama of the Whale Rider

I set up my stage as our black box. My stage is mainly focused on the atmosphere. So I drew the background first. Stage left is ocean and stage right is ground. Also, on the rightmost side, there is a wall that has a whale miniature, a mini light, and a dream catcher. Stage right is used not only as outside but also as inside (Kahu's house) too, so there is a carpet that has very traditional patterns. On the top, there are five lights and two speakers on each end. Five lights will function to light each character usually. Two speakers will make sound effect such as wind sound with bird singing sound and wave sound to show the beauty of New Zealand nature. Five characters are a storyteller, Nani Flower, Kahu, Koro, and Pourorangi. Men are basically wearing T-shirts with shorts and women are wearing dresses. Especially, Pourorangi is wearing "Vineyard Vines" T-shirts since the brand's logo is a whale. Their simple, cheap, but somewhat modern costumes show the time period as well as the tribe culture.