You will first need to consider the sense of innocence (I
assume you are looking for contrast with the evil in other characters and moments in the
play.) as an overall theme that appears in more than just one scene in the play. Anyone
directing a production of Macbeth (or any other play), would begin
with the larger picture of the play and then make sure the overall design and approach
is carried out with each character and costume. So, though you ask about one scene, a
director would never create elements for one scene without having first considered the
play as a whole.
That said, if you do look just at this
scene, the symbolism of innocence, commonly represented by white, is always an obvious
choice. White costumes, bright white lighting, white drapes adorning the space. Do
you want to be very heavy-handed? Have Lady Macduff and her son interrupted at prayer
or while reading their Bible, since innocence and religious piety are often conjoined.
And cleanliness. Innocence can be suggested by how very clean everything is. Maybe she
is bathing her son?
The innocence of Lady Macduff and her
son can also be highlighted by how they are contrasted by the murderers. They are
dressed in dark, dirty clothes and act in very irreverent and crass ways. And, of
course, the blood you could fling around, spewing on all that white, could highlight the
innocence betrayed and defiled.
I hope these ideas help you
to create your own staging of the scene.
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