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Andrea Beltran Concept Statement for //Words, Words, Words// //Words, Words, Words// tells the story of three chimps who have been placed into a laboratory with typewriters and whose sole purpose is to type into infinity and hopefully produce //Hamlet//. The accomplishment of the task would prove Dr. Rosenbaum correct and it is uncertain as to what would happen to the chimps if they actually did produce //Hamlet.// The play is very endearing mix of intelligence, even if accidental, and comical playfulness as presented by the childish chimps. Since the dialogue between the chimps and not their actions is what conveys the intelligence, the set, costumes, and lighting must all reflect the ignorance of the chimps. A simple kindergarten set up would do wonders in conveying this. Bright colors in the set and costumes and bright lighting as though in a lab. There are no serious intonations presented by the play so it is unnecessary to dwell on establishing the significance of literature through the set design. The acting is obviously more reflective of the chimp’s childish mannerisms and not the intelligence of some of what they say.