How might elements of production affect the audiences interpretation of A2S4

There are many ways the production of the scene can cause a different effect such as lighting, sound, set and the actors themselves. Act 2 scene 4 takes place in the forest of Arden, which they are currently finding their way through in search of food. Firstly, we as an audience may interpret the scene differently due to not being able to watch an all male case, we therefore cannot share the same experience that the Shakespearean audience would have. The fact that they saw a male cast may mean the scene was amusing to them as it refers to stereotypes of men and women, how being dressed in the clothing of either, leads to reacting in a certain way as men and women were seen so differently. Therefore it could have been humerus knowing a male was pretending to be the stereotype of a female as they were dressed in female clothing. Today we would not get the same emotion as a woman being unable to go on any further is not as shocking as its still what's expected, therefore we would not see this in an amusing way. 

Another way that the audiences interpretation could be changed is due to the set. The forest is thought to be an almost magical place as it seems everyone is happy to run away to it and live there forever, this is the impression we get when they are all deciding to escape to the forest of Arden. So if the set represents only a few trees it may be an anti-climax for the audience. However if the set represented in depth scenery and a beautiful forest the audience may feel differently about them moving there and believing they have all done the right thing, as it holds possibilities and happiness as it appears so positive. 

The way that Silvius portrays his speech is very important to the scene, as this can be done over the top and silly, leading the audience to believe his love was a joke and irreverent to the main story. It also can take away the importance of love in the rest of the play, especially between Orlando and Rosilind as soon after Silvius exits Rosilind says she can relate to how he's feeling, as she loves someone too. Therefore this could leave the audience no reason to  believe her and Orlandos love isn't filled with great meaning and depth, but it is a joke and has no importance. 

If the speech is said in an honest and meaningful way, the audience may interpret love as being whats most important in the play, as it contains power and depth due to Silvius being so awfully affected loosing his one true love. Because of this the audience may wish that Orlando and Rosilind find each other to have the happiness toether that poor Silvius has lost.