NWCONCEPT

The concept I have in mind for "Sure Things" is a Parisian night. I envision a cold, stormy night that, despite being dreary outside, retains a romantic vibe. The script says that it is a cool, dark evening when the characters meet. Although their banter is playful and light, I envision the setting darker and somber. The contrast will draw attention to their dialogue and make it pop. The woman is reading a book in a coffee shop: this image is associated with romance. And the city most associated with romance is Paris. Paris is also associated with random meetings and falling in love. In this scene the woman and man meet randomly and eventually, after several attempts at successful conversation, they fall in love. This is a prime example of the Parisian romance stereotype: two ignorant lovers happen to cross paths on a dark and dreary night, and end up finding light and joy within each other. With the Parisian night concept in mind, i hope that the lighting, set design, and costumes will reflect the simplicity and romance of the Parisian stereotype.