Since the time of the play's first performance, the props and set have been designed to be minimal so that a. actors must think of new ways to perform their roles b. the play can be performed in outdoor as well as indoor locations c. the play becomes more appealing for younger audiences d. audiences are encouraged to visualize a town they might like to live in

The details about the statues, i believe, are that they're carved from blocks of igneous stone, many of them are partially buried under the ground which to preserve and protect them from the harsh environment on easter island, and many of the facial features have washed away. also, the most well-preserved one is at the british museum in london.these are just guesses from what i can see and what i think i read correctly. i'm sorry i couldn't be more .