Directing A Midsummer Nights dream

In the human world, I would have big pillars standing around the edge of a stage, to represent both Athens and the Duke's palace. On his breast pocket would also sit a couple of medals. It is also quite obvious to the audience, that Lysander truly loves Hermia, although it isn't so obvious weather Demetrius also really loves her, or just fancies her. The audience would be able to see both sets at once, and would understand that the two sets obviously represent tow different places. I would love for there to be a small hint of a connection at that point, just with Hippolyta throwing Hermia a sympathetic, understanding look or something along those lines. For example, when the Lovers are in the wood, The fairy world, or the upper set, would be in freeze frame, or black out, and vice versa, for when Oberon and Titania are arguing. Her movement would be the same, strong, but graceful. Hermia, I think would remain a lot calmer then Lysander. He would speak quite exuberantly and quickly, and rush around energetically, desperately, trying to save Hermia. The last thing he wants to do is give her up to Demetrius, but he may have to. The scene is set in Theseus' palace.

Theseus would be quite similar, in the sense that his costume would also be quite grand and smart, portraying wealth and status all at once. Only the audience can really see Hippolyta's fears and unhappiness, her anguish and resentment towards the duke. I think it is hard to pin point Helena's character, in the sense that she isn't so shy as she readily begs Demetrius to love her constantly, yet she isn't confident about herself either. For the scenes with the lover in the woods, I would have the stage lit up in greens and leaves or branches hung of the pillars, I would also have the fairies, who are on the higher tier, to droop streams of flowers, or garlands over the stage.