Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Costume designer David R. Zyla believes people would enjoy 'The Little Foxes' if it were done as a seated reading without scenery, costumes, lighting or movement.
But that hasn't stopped him from creating nearly 30 multi-piece period costumes to wow the audience."
3 comments:
This is pretty creative. Not that there aren't a wealth of artists and producers who gear towards a younger audience, but very infrequently is it geared towards younger kids. A rock show for children? My mind kinda jumps to Phil Collin's efforts on the Tarzan soundtrack and Jack Johnson's score for Curious George. Sorta cool, sorta campy. I think its just another Disney ploy though, and well, most people know how I feel about Disney!
Costumes can make or break how an actor portrays a character especially in a period piece. Being in costume can bring a character to life for the actor. The restrictive clothing on an era or the looseness of something can change character movement and add so much depth. It is always nice to see Costume Designers who realize this impact and strive to create the correct environment for the actors to live in. I also like how much the Director understands the impact of period clothing and really appreciates the effort put behind it by the Designer.
I really love it when artists put this much effort and dedication into their work. To have the show--the grandness of the set, the movement and posture of the actors--revolve around the costumes is something relatively unheard of, but it fits the idea of the show so well. When wealth and frivolousness are the themes of the show, how an actor carries his or herself in costume is such a huge clue as to their character and intention. I would love to see these costumes in context, they seem just wonderful.
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