The first step is to research the various atmospheres [. . .] . The next step is to study the play – its historical values, background, costumes, etc. In this study we must discover the ‘world’ in which the play has to be acted. Each play must have a special world around and about it. Hamlet is a special world. Faust is another world. We must develop each play as a world; therefore, we need special study for each play.
