This poster design for Orlando by Sarah Ruhl visualizes the play’s themes of identity, transformation, and time through a symbolic and surreal approach. At the center is an oak tree that forms the silhouette of a woman’s head, with flowing hair made of twisting branches. Traditionally, the oak tree represents strength and endurance, but the unexpected pink and green color palette challenges that expectation. Just as people assume trees are always green and brown, society often expects gender to be fixed. This design questions both assumptions.
Inside the tree, a small red broken heart represents the emotional depth of Orlando’s journey. It speaks to the heartbreak and complex relationships the main character experiences throughout the story.
At the base of the tree, a figure of Orlando looks up, facing the transformation. From the crown of the tree, a feminine face emerges and exhales a stream of pink magic. This visual captures the turning point where Orlando shifts from male to female. It symbolizes the inner reflection and magic of personal change, as well as the power of embracing one’s true self.
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