A Streetcar Named Desire

Kevin Thornburg

A Streetcar Named Desire Concept statement

A Streetcar Named Desire takes place in 1940’s New Orleans.

Blanche DuBois refuses to accept the reality that surrounds her. She is terrible with money, she lost her job, and she drinks, so She dresses in extravagant clothes to appear as though everything is alright even though she has to live the living room of a small apartment she shares with her sister and her sisters husband that she hates.

The color palette for Blanche will be white, light creams and light pastel blues and greens. This will make her stand out against her dreary surroundings, signifying from the moment the she first appears that she does not belong in this world.

Stella Kowalski is comfortable living in a small apartment. She will be wearing more conservative clothing that is not nearly as flattering as Blanche’s. Her color pallet will contrast that of Blanche’s. When Blanche wears a pastel blue gown, Stella will be wearing dark blue. This will symbolize their relationship with each other. They are both related, but Stella is grounded in the real world while Blanche is floating on she own little cloud.    

Stanley Kowalski is more casual in his appearance. he is a working class citizen. When he is home, he will just be wearing his undershirt except for during the poker games.