by _K_ | Aug 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Wholebackstage Theater produced the musical Evita recently. This show required a representation of military uniforms suggestive of the 1940s era in Argentina. Creating this look on a budget posed some challenges. It turns out that stage magic will make...
by _K_ | Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
The first part of a costume designer’s job at a community theater is always to create the best look for the lowest cost. It is a blessing to work at an organization that is so well established in the community that there is a wealth of raw material. ...
by _K_ | Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
The largest challenge for costume creation for Evita was duplicating the look of the Dior original suit made for Eva Perone and her “Rainbow Tour” of Europe. Evita was photographed in the original and it was used in this stage play as an icon for the...
by _K_ | Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Over the last few years I have developed a passion for creating costumes for a local community theater in northern Alabama. The most recent show that I have been involved with is the musical, Evita. Evita is a story about Eva Perone, the first lady of...
