I have not directed it that way, but years ago I had a student do the Costume Design Individual Event at the Colorado Thespian Conference with that concept. I didn't think it would work when she told me, but it did. It was steampunk apocolyptic. The Beast had his face covered with a WWII style gas mask. Cogsworth was an automaton, etc. It can work, aesthestically. Now, whether your audience will go for anything other than the expected Disney-ness is another matter.
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Josh Belk
Director of Theatre
Palmer Ridge High School
CO
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-23-2022 12:54
From: Melinda Carlson
Subject: Beauty and the Beast with Steampunk Costumes
Good morning,
Has anyone directed "Beauty and The Beast" using Steampunk costumes?
Melinda
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Melinda Carlson
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