This thesis document is a presentation and exploration of the process involving the costume design for The Boys from Syracuse (music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, book by George Abbott) in the McLeod Theatre at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during February 2018. This light-hearted, farcical musical reminds us that life doesn’t have to be so serious. It explores our ability to be consumed by our own responsibilities, which causes us to escape to the theater and just enjoy a show. Chapter 1 contains the research, background information, and script analysis that was conducted to further enhance and inform the design of the costumes. This chapter also contains the goals that I wanted to achieve within my design and personal growth. Chapter 2 focuses on the design process and how each costume evolved through collaboration and discussion. Chapter 3 documents the build process of the design and how it was realized. An examination of the dress rehearsals and the production’s four performances are also contained within this chapter. Chapter 4 documents an analysis of the entire design and its evolution through outside critiques and commentary supported by personal self-reflection.

Esta pesquisa é um estudo acerca das intersecções entre teatro e moda, através do aspecto ritualístico do traje de cena, a partir do trabalho do diretor e figurinista Gabriel Villela em Romeu e Julieta (1992, junto ao Grupo Galpão de Teatro); e do trabalho do estilista Ronaldo Fraga, no desfile Nara Leão (2007). A definição de termos como traje de cena, indumentária e moda somada à investigação bibliográfica dos dois criadores, sob a ótica da teoria teatral e a análise dos dois eventos - o espetáculo teatral e a fashion performance - a partir de registros fotográficos, audiovisuais e entrevistas, possibilitam um registro e reflexão dos processos criativos de Villela e Fraga, tendo em vista a tradição e o costume popular presentes em seus trabalhos por meio de técnicas artesanais, utilizadas na produção de trajes na cena contemporânea. / This research is the study of intersections between theater and fashion through the ritualistic aspects of theatrical costumes. The basis for the study are the creative processes of theater director and costume designer Gabriel Villela in Romeu e Julieta (1992, together with Grupo Galpão de Teatro) and the work of fashion designer Ronaldo Fraga in the performance Nara Leão (2007). The definition of terms such as costume, costume design and fashion combined with the bibliographical research about the two creators under the light of drama theory, and the analysis of two events: the theatrical spectacle and fashion performance, from: photographs, audiovisual and interview enable a record and reflection of the creative processes of Villela and Fraga, in terms of the tradition and popular custom in their work through traditional techniques used in the production of contemporary costumes in the national scene.

Esta pesquisa registra e analisa as criações de figurinos, desde a Itália até o Brasil, de Gianni Ratto, diretor, cenógrafo, iluminador e figurinista, além de autor e importante figura no teatro italiano e brasileiro. A catalogação, organização e digitalização das imagens de seus trabalhos resgata parte da história do teatro. Somada à investigação em fontes bibliográficas, e levando em consideração a história oral nos depoimentos registrados, a análise do seu acervo torna-se não apenas histórica, mas também cultural. Um estudo comparativo de três montagens do mesmo espetáculo (Elixir de Amor) em diferentes fases de sua carreira com Giorgio Strehler, no Teatro Scala, em 1951; no Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, em 1971; e com Antonio Pedro, no Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, em 1983 possibilita uma reflexão sobre os diferentes processos criativos em seu ¯processo de trabalho. no que tange à elaboração de figurinos teatrais. / This research focus and analyses costume creation, from Italy to Brazil, of Gianni Ratto, director, set, light and costume designer, also author and a very important person in both Brazilian and Italian theater. The cataloguing, organization and the creation of photo archives of the images rescue part of the theater history. Together with the investigation of varied bibliographical sources and considering oral history as documental information, the analysis of his collection becomes not only historical, but also cultural. A comparative study of three different mise-en-scènes of the same play (LElisir DAmore) in different moments of his career with Giorgio Strehler, in Teatro alla Scala, in 1951; at the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, in 1971; and under Antonio Pedros direction, in the Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, in 1983 makes it possible to reflect on the different creative processes in his process of creation. In terms of costume creation.

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar o processo de criação dos figurinos dos espetáculos do grupo Lume Teatro. Já que este grupo é, antes de tudo, um núcleo de pesquisa, o presente trabalho busca então compreender de que forma as linhas de pesquisa do Lume Teatro influenciam ou modificam o modo de produção dos trajes de cena. Para atingir essa meta, analisamos o pensamento acerca dos figurinos dos mestres teatrais que foram a base do trabalho desenvolvido pelo Lume. A seguir, foram entrevistados os sete atores-pesquisadores do Lume e dois figurinistas que trabalham com frequência com o grupo. A partir das entrevistas, descrevemos o processo de criação dos trajes de espetáculos derivados de três linhas de pesquisa, apontando as características recorrentes de cada linha. O trabalho de finalização teve como guia norteador o estabelecimento de pontos de contato e distanciamento entre aquilo que os mestres do Lume diziam a respeito do figurino e aquilo que o Lume produz. / The objective of this research is to analyze the creative process behind the costumes used by Lume Teatro. Since Lume Teatro is first and foremost a research center, this study aims to find out whether the research lines of the group influence or change the means of production of their costumes. The analysis was carried out in three phases. First, the writings of Lume Teatro\'s masters were examined in order to understand their thoughts on costumes. The second phase was to interview Lume\'s seven actors and two costume designers who often work for them. The third phase was to describe the creative process behind each spectacle of three of their research lines. We were then able to point out recurrent characteristics in each research line. The result of this study was guided by a comparison of Lume Teatro\'s costume practices with their masters thoughts on the subject.

The aim of this study is to illustrate how, in the design of costumes, adopting design elements used to produce conceptual fashion can create conceptual costumes that have the ability to express emotions. The play Sounds of South End (2013) contains such qualities; therefore it has been selected to illustrate how the mood and emotional trajectory of a play can be interpreted through symbolism. The play illustrates the life before and after the forced removals during the apartheid (1960s and 1970s), of a fictional family, the Dietrichs, who live in South End, a suburb in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. A focus on the nature of emotional changes experienced by the family has been used to determine the overall mood of the play, leading to a translation of the shifting mood through a collection of conceptual costumes. The final collection was exhibited as an installation artwork that is an interpretation of the altering moods and emotions that occur in the life of the Dietrich family as the play unfolds. The conceptual costumes have been constructed to imbue the narrative of the play with deep meaning by using symbolic elements, such as colour, texture and weight, to suggest the emotional trajectory within the play. The eight costumes portray the interrelated gradual decline and resultant deterioration of human relations experienced by the Dietrichs, from a contented state of harmonious living to a wounded state of despair.

Graduate stage design portfolio of Jessica Fialko

Mini Dissertation (MA Fine Arts)--University of Pretoria, 2018. / Visual Arts / MA Fine Arts / Unrestricted

The purpose of this thesis is to design the sets and costumes for William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night or What You Will adapting to the sixteenth century Italian commedia dell' arte style.

La presente investigación cualitativa busca analizar el rol del diseño de vestuario en el ámbito cinematográfico peruano en los últimos cinco años. Las producciones cinematográficas en el Perú en los últimos años han ganado premios a mejor guión, mejor largometraje y mejor actriz, compitiendo con grandes estrenos internacionales como “Roma” y “El irlandes”. Aún con estos premios, se encontró que dentro del ámbito cinematográfico el rol del vestuario en una puesta en escena aún no es sobresaliente. Por ello, se ha considerado realizar un estudio a las películas premiadas por la Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (APRECI) desde el año 2015 hasta la actualidad. Asimismo, se destaca la necesidad de brindarle más importancia al diseño de vestuario en el cine peruano. Por consiguiente, se definirá el diseño de vestuario como soporte visual en el cine. Además, se conocerá acerca de los diseñadores de vestuario en el contexto peruano contemporáneo, ya que son muy pocos los que se dedican como profesionales en este ámbito de la moda en el Perú. Igualmente, con las producciones peruanas se analizará qué rol tiene el diseño de vestuario en las películas seleccionadas y asimismo se percibirá cómo se maneja el mensaje del diseño de vestuario dentro del cine peruano. Finalmente, se considera que esta investigación tiene como finalidad promover e informar a estudiantes de moda, profesionales de moda y espectadores de cine en el Perú sobre la especialización de diseño de vestuario, puesto que no es muy conocida en el país. / This qualitative research seeks to analyze, explain and describe the role of costume design in the peruvian cinematographic field in the last five years. Film productions in Peru in recent years have won awards for best screenplay, best feature film and best actress; competing with great international premieres such as “Roma” and “The Irishman”. Even with these awards, it was found that within the cinematographic field the role of costumes in a staging is not yet outstanding. For this reason, it has been considered to carry out a study on the films awarded by the Peruvian Association of Cinematographic Press (APRECI) from 2015 to the present. Likewise, the need to give more importance to costume design in peruvian cinema is highlighted, therefore costume design will be defined as visual support in cinema. In addition, it will be known about costume designers in the contemporary peruvian context, since very few are dedicated as professionals in this field of fashion in Peru. Also, with these peruvian productions the role of costume design in the selected films will be analyzed, as well as how the message of costume design is handled within peruvian cinema. Finally, it is considered that this research aims to promote and inform fashion students, fashion professionals, and film viewers in Peru about the costume design specialization, since it is not well known in the country.

This paper's objective is to document the research and developmental processes of creating East Tennessee State University's Spring Dance Concert 2012 costume designs and renderings. This thesis describes design creation from research stage to idea formulation to the conception of costumes using inspirational images, illustrations, and performance photos and videos. The show was a challenging undertaking because it involved the collaboration of many in a compressed timeframe: 1 artistic director, 9 choreographers, 20 dances, 46 performers, 10 lighting designers, 1 costume designer, and 3 weeks to put it all together. Incorporating digital technology into the rendering process saved time, expenses, and helped clarify the designer's choices. This paper reflects the 2-year study of incorporating digital technology into the rendering process, culminating in the costume design for the Spring Dance Concert 2012.