In this Sepulcher, We Are Fed

University of Iowa Gallery Series, 2023

Playwright: Eli Campbell

Director: Michael Flores

Costume Designer 

This project aimed to help develop a new work as a collaborative team. The costumes aimed to serve the developing world of the script. 

Concept Statement

In The Sepulcher, We Are Fed captures the absurdity of gender and class roles by creating a universe that redefines both the decadence and horror of the 18th Century in a way that can only be described as humorous. The tongue-in-cheek irreverence of the dialogue creates endearing character dynamics that emphasize the parallels between the 1790s and the modern-day while paying adieu to the history of the French Revolution. To enforce these themes the costumes will take inspiration from the silhouettes of the 18th century meshed with the campy eclectic glam makeup and accessories of the 80s to create a new vocabulary for the characters and the scope of their world.

PRODUCTION PHOTOS  

Scenic Design: CJ Woodward

Lighting Design: Nicole Blodig

Photos: Eli Campbell

RENDERINGS 

Pen and ink watercolor. 

INITIAL RESEARCH

COSTUME CONCEPT ITSWAF.pdf

MAKEUP GUIDE/TRACKING

ITSWAF Makeup Tracking 9.25.pdf

FRENCH SCENE BREAKDOWN

ITSWAF FS Breakdown 8.24.xlsx

PURCHASE TRACKING 

75 dollar budget

ITSWAF Purchase Tracking 10.01.xlsx