R&H Cinderella
University at Buffalo Department of Theatre and Dance, Buffalo NY 2023
Directed By: James Beaurdy
Co-choreographed By: Natasha McCandless
Costume Designer
Concept Statement
Cinderella tells a story of self-discovery by embracing the nature of both physical and figurative transformation. The world Ella lives in feels both whimsical and fragmented. Therefore the costumes will create a storybook-esque portrayal of her reality through group colors-blocking, contrasting textures, and movement.
PRODUCTION PHOTOS
Production Photos: Ken Smith Scenic Design: Liz Anatocci Lighting Design: Ethan Borrok
FINAL RENDERING PACKAGE: Created referencing Research, Collages, and Initial Sketches
Pen and ink and watercolor - stained with coffee to give a vintage storybook feeling.
Final Rendering Package 2.10.pdfRESEARCH, COLOR PALETTE, AND INITIAL SKETCHES
Figurative Research: Defining the World
Cinderell Figurative Research.pdfColor Palette: Visual Representation of Class Divisions
Color pallette.pdfLower Class: Research and Initial Renderings
Cinderella Lower Class.pdfSimpler silhouettes with ragged edges. Utilizing beige/neutral tones that can be lit differently for different moments in the show.
Upper Class/Royal Guard: Research and Initial Renderings
Cinderella Royal Guard .pdf
Fuller-figured garment shapes fall into brighter (more expensive) colors. Embracing the absurdity of Upper-Class Fashion.
The Steps: Research and Initial Renderings
Fall into similar silhouettes and figures of upper-class women. Patterning and colors are gaudy and tacky. Think "New Money".
Whispy outfits. Magic highlights the areas of society that Cinderella longs for and offers a heightened reality of her fantasy.
Magic: Research and Initial Renderings
Cinderella Magic.pdf
HAIR AND MAKEUP
Hair and Make-up: Embracing the storybook
Cinderella Wig Research.pdfCinderella Hair Research.pdfDefining the child-like romanticism of a fairy tale by using chiffon or tulle to create fantasy hair. The shape, texture, and color of the headpieces can help define class and social standing.
Fox Footman, Racoon Driver, and Fairy Godmother
Prototype wig presented as part of finals
PAPER WIGS USED AS A MOTIF FOR MAGIC- These are the moments where the storybook "explodes" and can no longer be contained on the page
IMG_3648 (1).MOVHorse wig prototype. "Manes" were pulled from the base of the wig during transformation
Cinderella Hair Actor Presentation 4.17.pdfTO RIGHT:
Hair and Make-up presentation provided to cast as inspiration/how to guide
SUPPORTING PAPERWORK
Costume Plot: As used for Production
Costume Plot_4.22.xlsxCINDERELLA SHARED EXCEL DOCUMENT: Includes FS Breakdown, Pulls, Schedule, Purchase Tracking
Copy of Cinderella Master 1.15.xlsxDocument created by I. M. Fortunato and was shared with Shop Staff and Assistants,
VISUAL FS Breakdown 1.15.pdfTransformation Cheat Sheet 2.9.pdfCinderella Initial Backstage QC Plan 4.19.pdfABOVE: Quick change documents provided to head dresser and cast to specify logistics of onstage and offstage changes.
CINDERELLA DRESSING LISTS_CAST_4.24.pdfAbove: Dressing Lists as used in production