A symbol of American Colonies
When all the corrections are made to a document, the original one is "vaporized" to ensure the "truth". This means that "corrections" or "rectification" of details were made, to ensure the message or the reality they wanted to show. These messages include political propaganda, or manipulation of truth.
Descriptions that tell what the stage looks like will most likely be in stage directions.
Are plagiarizing their work I think.