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  • 1.  Costume in a differently than original show?

    Posted 02-04-2024 18:50

    Does it work to costume a show differently than the original show?  I know some folks have produced "Beauty and the Beast" steampunk.  



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    Melinda Carlson
    Music/Theater Director
    VCHS

    Edwards, CO
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  • 2.  RE: Costume in a differently than original show?

    Posted 02-05-2024 05:32

    Absolutely!  I have wanted to do a 1960s version of Alice in Wonderland, but haven't had the right cast. 



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    Amy MacCord
    Musical Theatre Teacher
    Westwood Middle School
    FL
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  • 3.  RE: Costume in a differently than original show?

    Posted 02-05-2024 07:36

    Always. You are creating a vision. You don't have to imitate someone else's. 



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    Chad Gifford
    Director of Theatre
    Minot Magic City Campus High School
    ND
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  • 4.  RE: Costume in a differently than original show?

    Posted 02-05-2024 08:42
    In a nutshell - ABSOLUTELY! But there's an argument to be made on doing things "how they were done" without blatantly copying the show.  Just like you wouldn't copy choreography, the design of the show should be a creative process.  Sometimes things are EXPECTED a certain way, but that doesn't mean you can't give it a little twist.  

    Sending Bardic Inspiration for your designs!

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    Keith Rollins

    MCHS Drama Director

    Thespian Troupe #596

    706-695-1414


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  • 5.  RE: Costume in a differently than original show?

    Posted 02-05-2024 09:07

    Creativity is the key, make your vision yours, the script is what they did for that production.



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    Jerry Onik
    V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment
    Heartland Scenic Studio
    NE
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  • 6.  RE: Costume in a differently than original show?

    Posted 02-05-2024 13:35
    HI
      The answer is yes as long as you are making conscious decisions that fit with the vision of your show.  It does not really work if only one costume is different because that will make the difference stand out. If all the costumes fit the world of the play that you are creating than yes it works. Developing a vision for a known show that is different from the original allows the audience to see your show as unique   and they cannot compare it to the original.  AS long as the difference is apparent from the first curtain opening the audience will be engaged and not trying to compare it to another production. Another benefit is that you, your cast and crew and your audience get to see the show in a different light. They may learn new things about the characters and the story.  Have fun and here is to a new vision of whatever show you are doing.


    Cathy 



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