Birmingham Village Players, 2010, I was costume coordinator and show wardrobe running crew. Costume design by director (and leading character) Michael Gravame
The Drowsy Chaperone
Stylized roaring 20’s, theatrical costumes. I believe this was the Michigan premier of the show. I coordinated costumes based on design direction from the director, Michael Gravame, and based on the Broadway production. Many costumes built from scratch. Most notable is the costumes for the number, “Show Off.” This song requires at least 7 quick change outfits for one actress…each on-stage for less than a minute!
Showing Off
Opening coats: Janet Vandergraff - I made based on vintage 20's pattern and embellished with applique & fur bands.
Opening coats: The Chaperone - redesigned velvet opera coat, with applique & fur collar
Opening coats: Aldolpho cape
Opening coats: Kitty - I made based on vintage 20s pattern.
Opening coats: Kitty coat - careful matching large pattern. Embellished with burnt coque boa
Full Drowsy Cast - Director, Michael Gravame as 'Man in the Chair'
Janet Kimono - I directed volunteer stitcher in how to create this garment
Monkey on a Pedestal group (rented monkeys from Chicago)
Brides Lament - Director and I coordinated rented coats from Stratford Ontario and upstate New York. Fans from my production of LaCage aux Faux
Ensemble servants, redesigned suits
Chaperone lounge, built by me from director's concept (Michael Gravame).
Aldolpho - I directed volunteer stitcher in design.
Nightengale costumes: I used purchased oriental garments, rebuilt into our design. Headpieces by Karen Peterson.
Message from a Nightengale group. Costumes. Designed and built with quick change in mind.
20's wedding dresses - purchased beaded dresses over redesigned slips
20's wedding dresses - purchased beaded dresses over redesigned slips
20's wedding dresses - purchased beaded dresses over redesigned slips
20's wedding dresses - purchased beaded dresses over redesigned slips