Our Drama Concept So Far
Chyna, Brianna, and I are planning to recreate Heathers: The Musical costumes in a modern day American high school. We'll be designing costumes for all three of the HeathersThings to consider -
1. Location of performance:
American 2018 High School - Keep modern dress codes in mind
2. Duration of the performance season and duration of the performance per night:
Throughout the year, the full stage show is 2 hours and 20 minutes long
3. Directors and Design team brief /colours /symbolism/movement restrictions etc.
Colours - Red, Yellow, Green. Restrictions - Need to dance.
4. Your costume budget/other restrictions:
Though everything is total theoretical musical costumes are anywhere from $1,000 to $15,000
5. What era is it set in?
Modern day, 21st Century 2018
6. The genre of the production and elements of that genre?
The genre is rock musical
7. Actors Shape age strength etc.
Depends on who is cast per character
8. Previous Production or costume designer style
Very 80's, blazers, knee-high socks, high heels, etc etc
9. Extra brief areas to consider for your chosen production.
Currently unknown
Good start- no reflect on how these things affect the costume design, eg: what is needed to dance in a costume? Fit, fabric, fullness, footwear?
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