Jake Gyllenhaal shares his experience of being in the historic dressing room of Marlon Brando from 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' He collaborated with designers Ruby Kean and Lisa Jones from Atelier LK for his Broadway production space, establishing a narrative-driven yet comfortable environment. The design showcases local artisanship, which reflects Gyllenhaal's passion for craftsmanship. A handmade chess set by designer Minjae Kim serves as a thematic nod to Iago from Othello, underlining the intricate plot of deceit and duality within the play's storyline.
I was told that it's the dressing room that Marlon Brando was in for A Streetcar Named Desire. It has hundreds of layers of paint from every performer that has had or shared that room, and so it holds within it a deep, rich history that I am honored to be a part of and to add to, even if it's temporary.
To make the most of his time in such hallowed quarters, Gyllenhaal brought in designers Ruby Kean and Lisa Jones of Atelier LK, a firm operating out of New York and London.
Another consensus was highlighting local creatives with their decorative choices. Gyllenhaal's "love for artisan craftsmanship, as well as emerging designers in New York, was quite a key thing for Ruby and I to explore."
A handmade chess set by NYC-based designer Minjae Kim serves as a stylish callout to the calculated gameplay characteristic of Iago, whose plotline is defined by his meticulous orchestration of Othello's downfall.
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