Costume

Twelfth Night Going to the Longwood production of Twelfth Night proved very intriguing from the talented actors, to amazing costumes, extravagant lighting, and slightly modern setting. However, while I enjoyed the performance as a whole; there were a few technical issues that distracted from the overall aesthetic of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Set design is what brings an audience that possibly had no context for the show into the life of the characters. It allows the audience to really step…

It’s a great thing when the feelings you get after anything ends are better than what you had expected. The experience I had while going to see the Labyrinth of Desire, directed by Rebecca Rivas, turned out to be a fun and much better than one would expected. Labyrinth of Desire is a play based off of Lope De Vega’s La Prueba de los Ingenios, where as the play takes its course when Florela’s fiancé, Alejandro, decides to leave her and compete with other suitors for the hand of the rich and…

bands epitomizes the capitalistic consumer culture that permeates carnival culture today. People today target the luxury brand name bands, like it defines their character, or defines their self-worth. We covet the exclusivity of special section costumes echoing our own social anxieties and dreams as we prance in the streets during these two days of merriment many people think that this is what carnival is all about. The ultimate value of one’s carnival expenditure in dollars and cents begins…

worn on the center of the forehead, commonly by Hindu and Jain women; which is also used to represent culture and the universe. The Bindi has lost most of its cultural meaning due to that fact that it is now a shiny red sticker to use just for a costume. If the true meaning of a cultural symbol has been forgotten by many in the modern age, does this still prove its misuse (Anjali…

acts as a lure to all humanity. Such an event emerged through the 1500s and extended into the Elizabethan era. Known today as the masquerade ball, the event involved a dance and celebration by a collection of varying characters dressed in intricate costumes and masks that usually lasted through the night. The first ever masquerade ball was held by King Charles the IV of France, to celebrate the marriage of one of his ladies in waiting. Masquerade balls then proceeded to grow in popularity and…

different from the cinema version, this adaptation was very successful due to the congruous 1940s costumes, the use of varied voices to portray numerous characters, and the simulation of environmental sounds to create an accurate setting. To begin, the radio show version of the play flourished due to the costumes that each character wore. Although this was meant to be a show heard over the radio, the costumes kept up with the idea that this occurred during the 1940s, and assisted in maintaining…

Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing the performance The Future's So Bright performed beautifully by the Castilleja Dance Department and Production Workshop at Castilleja Private School. At first glance, this performance space looked like an average stage in a small auditorium, yet then the lights dimmed and it turned into a bright, musical, spectacular performance of dance. Prior to the actual dance, the school put together a well written slide show to help the audience visualize the issue…

coccestion on your way in and maybe buy a $40 Shirt of the show then finally watch the production. While movies are still fun to go to, it only helps big companies, So what about small business? A Theatre production first off needs costumes from a costume retailer then costume…

delicious foods." Sera Eloren would later add to her welcome speech. As the theme of the Ball was ‘Fantasy’ there were many costumes from Fairies, Princesses, Robin Hood, Pied Piper, Maid Marion and more. Howbeit, only two costumes would win the prize for best male and female costume. Sera Eloren and Mistress Josie spent the evening getting a glimpse at all the costumes and came down to…

On December 6th, I saw the Moscow Ballet 's Great Russian Nutcracker at the Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI. The Moscow Ballet was on their 2016 National Tour. The choreographer Stanislav Vlasov, former soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet. Stanislav Vlasov reimagined the ballet and showcased his own view of the Great Russian Nutcracker. It was practically special because Western Michigan University symphony orchestra had the opportunity to play along side of the dancers. Throughout the ballet,…