Hecuba's queenly stature was expressed in shiny red and gold. Her robe is very reminiscent of her title, and even if she was weak and helpless the red symbolized the strong spirit that remained in her, and her passion for her fallen kingdom. The bright and vibrant red orange and white bands on Kassandra's dress are very apt for her line "Ako ang tanglaw!". Her blindness did little to quench her smart and headstrong personality, and it also expressed her beauty and her attitude on the situation. Elena had on a striking dress of gold and yellow, making her shine in her scenes. The cut was revealing, and the dress had a colorful trail that enhanced her beauty. .
The colors and design of the costumes is consistent to the time and era of the set, and gave the right symbolisms and emotions for each character. The headdresses and other body ornaments also added to the cultural and social clues of the play.
The Trojan Lights.
The clothy background of the stage gave additional ground for the lights. The smoke machine and the swaying dresses of the Chorus also enhanced the drama the lights created. It gave the light motion and texture, as it hovered around the stage to give its effect. A large percentage of the mood and emotions was evoked by the color and placing of the lights. The start of the play had dark purplish light, which set the tone of fear and grief. Poseidon's entrance lit up the stage, while the sudden red of Andromake's story highlighted the terrible and sad reality of death. .
Light creates many layers and lines to the set. It casts shadows, enhances size and mood, sets the tone and evokes emotion. The excellent light manipulation in this play was highly praised by the critical audience. .
The Trojan Characters.
Since this play doesn't have a grand cast ensemble, the major character had to rely on their own impact to deliver the story strongly. Only the Chorus came in groups, and the rest entered as individuals bringing their own stories that make up the tragedy.
