Eurydice

The first quote that I would choose from Eurydice would be: "NO ONE KNOCKS AT THE DOOR OF THE DEAD!" This quote comes from the very tail end of the second movement, scene 20 loudly proclaimed by the stones. I chose it because it is an extremely loud, bold, and macabre statement that captures one's attention and peaks interest. It would be a sturdy base to a production; it creates great tension and a definite line between the overworld and the underworld. The knock that is referenced in this quote is Orpheus arriving in the underworld to find Eurydice, and the stones are clearly objecting him. I could see a pointed, strong production centered around Eurydice and Orpheus's struggling relationship and how fate seems to be doing all it can to keep them apart, focusing mainly on the latter. A possible set could contain many levels and types of barriers and generally rough surroundings.

The second quote I would select is: "It will be imprinted on my heart like wax." Said by Eurydice, it comes from movement 1 scene 1, as Orpheus is asking for her to remember a melody he wrote for her. It is basically a vow from Eurydice to Orpheus that she will never forget him and the things he does for her. This production would be focused more around the romance aspect of the play and really toy with the audiences emotions. The set would reflect how young and in love the two are: very colorful with modern aspects and soft textures, with dramatic lighting, especially of the hues of pink and purple, whenever they communicated or spoke of one another in a loving way.