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Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1994. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-91). Also available via the Internet.

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OFRyann Willard, for the Master of Fine Arts degree in Theater, presented on May 1, 2022, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. TITLE: HOW LUCKY CAN YOU GET? A COSTUME DESIGN THESIS ON LUCKY STIFF MAJOR PROFESSOR: Wendi R. Zea This thesis is a collection of ideas and information exploring the analysis, design, and production process for the costume of Lucky Stiff (book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty). This musical took place in the McLeod Theatre at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on April 21st-24th, 2022. This musical farce examines what it truly means to be lucky and the many ways our lives can be transformed in one moment. This show takes the audience on a murder mystery chase through Monte Carlo and reminds people that real luck often comes in the form of true love. The components of Chapter 1 in this document are the script analysis and selected research that brought to light the different elements that informed the costume design, especially regarding the characters in the show. Also in this chapter are the goals I set for myself regarding the design itself and my development as a designer. Chapter 2 of the thesis details the design process through all the meetings concerning the design and the inception of the costume ideas coming to fruition in the final renderings. In Chapter 3, the production process is discussed through the beginning stages of the costume builds and pulls in the shop through the realization of the show including tech week going into it. The final chapter, Chapter 4, is an evaluation of the design in terms of the goals set in Chapter 1. This evaluation includes both personal reflection as well as critiques from my peers and mentors about the entire process from the early stages of inspiration and research through the final product of the costumes on stage.

This paper recounts and reflects upon the costume design process for Temple Theaters' 2015 production of "The Matchmaker" by Thorton Wilder. Each major step and phase of the process will be discussed. This includes the script analysis, period fashion research, rendering, and implementation of design choices made by the designer. In addition, the paper will explore the designer's training and goals leading up to this production as a culmination of her post-graduate education with Temple University. / Theater

This thesis examines and explores the costume design for Temple University’s 2017 production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder. Each major phase of the process will be discussed, including conceptual development, period research, character analysis, design development and production process as experienced by Costume Designer Liudi (Ariel) Wang. / Theater

The purpose of this thesis is to recount the creative process of designing thecostumes for Temple University’s Spring 2024 production of Pippin. The process begins with the assignment of the production and follows the development of design concepts and throughlines using script analysis. Research and meetings that further influenced the author’s final designs are also discussed. In the second half of the thesis, the process explores unexpected challenges that arose including severe budget cuts, limited sourcing options, and dress rehearsals. The process ends with a reflection from the author about her time at Temple as a graduate student. / Theater