Introduction: our vision was Snowbeth which is Macbeth with a fairytale twists, specifically the original version of snow white. We have chosen to keep the plot, line and characters as similar to Macbeth as possible and incorporate elements of snow white like the iconic apple. We tried to emphasis the horror element of the play as well as the major themes in every scene.
Costumes and Props
Visons: our costume choices were made to intertwine Macbeth and snow white, and reflect the theme appearance vs reality when possible.
Scene 1.1 witches:
With this scene we attempted to relate the two stories and characterize the witches by dressing the weird sisters like a modern version of the villain from snow white. I have chosen to dress the weird sisters identically, in empire inspired black dresses with form fitting bodices, accentuated waistlines, loose straight skirts, poet style sleeves and hoods to provide a cloak like effect. The outfit in general will blend in with the time period. By dressing them this …show more content…
Macbeth will be wearing semiformal attire to show his status by that I mean tailored grey trousers, a white button down, royal blue vest with a red cape and plain brown sensible boots. Dressing Macbeth like a Disney prince in lighter shades will make him appear angelic as those traits are what light colours and princes are associated with. This innocence is also the appearance he presents to the outside world and does not reflect his true thoughts. This relates to the theme appearance vs reality and fits with the overall tense atmosphere we are trying to create in this scene for the audience. In general image a stark contrast between him, his surroundings and his lines. He is deciding that he will kill Duncan, in a dark room thus proving he is not as innocent as he seems to be, wants others to believe or as his clothing would
Costumes and Props
Visons: our costume choices were made to intertwine Macbeth and snow white, and reflect the theme appearance vs reality when possible.
Scene 1.1 witches:
With this scene we attempted to relate the two stories and characterize the witches by dressing the weird sisters like a modern version of the villain from snow white. I have chosen to dress the weird sisters identically, in empire inspired black dresses with form fitting bodices, accentuated waistlines, loose straight skirts, poet style sleeves and hoods to provide a cloak like effect. The outfit in general will blend in with the time period. By dressing them this …show more content…
Macbeth will be wearing semiformal attire to show his status by that I mean tailored grey trousers, a white button down, royal blue vest with a red cape and plain brown sensible boots. Dressing Macbeth like a Disney prince in lighter shades will make him appear angelic as those traits are what light colours and princes are associated with. This innocence is also the appearance he presents to the outside world and does not reflect his true thoughts. This relates to the theme appearance vs reality and fits with the overall tense atmosphere we are trying to create in this scene for the audience. In general image a stark contrast between him, his surroundings and his lines. He is deciding that he will kill Duncan, in a dark room thus proving he is not as innocent as he seems to be, wants others to believe or as his clothing would