UMD Theses and Dissertations
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Item Decadence, Decay and Divine Retribution: Reframing Don Giovanni Through Costume Design(2024) Janney, Rebecca Anne; Huang, Helen; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)This document describes the process of concepting, designing, and realizing the costume design for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Lorenzo da Ponte’s opera, Don Giovanni. This iteration of the opera centered the principal women Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, and Zerlina in their quest for retribution against Don Giovanni for his sexual abuse of them. The production uses the 1780s as a period touchstone but manipulated modern asymmetry and Baroque color to create the dramatic world of the show. This thesis contains a record of the entire design process from early concept to completed production. This includes research, renderings, fitting photos, production photos, and paperwork. The show was produced by the Maryland Opera Studio between April 14th to April 23rd, 2023. This production was conducted by Craig Kier, directed by Corinne Hayes, scenic designed by Brandon Roak, lighting designed by Heather Reynolds, and costume designed by Becca Janney.Item WHAT IS REAL AND WHAT IS TRUE: DESIGNING COSTUMES FOR DANIEL CATÁN’S FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS(2024) Von Ruden, Cody Conrad; Huang, Helen Q; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)In this document is a description of the process of conceiving and implementing the costume designs for Maryland Opera Studio’s production of Florencia en el Amazonas by Daniel Catán. A fantastical operatic journey inspired by the writings of Gabriel Garcia Márquez. The production was set on a steamboat sailing down the Amazon River at the turn of the century. Contained within this thesis are the original concept designs and final product, including research, renderings, fitting photos, production photos, and supplemental paperwork. This show was produced by Maryland Opera Studio April 13 – 21, 2024. The opera was directed by Corinne Hayes, Scenic Design by August Henney, Lighting Design by Scott J. Monnin, Media Design by Jerran Kowalski, Wigs and Makeup by Priscilla Bruce, and Costume Design by Cody Von RudenItem Reimagining the Costumes for Shakespeare's As You Like It(2023) Parks, Stephanie D; Huang, Helen Q.; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)This Document is a description of the process of conceiving of and implementing the costume design for William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. A comedy, the story follows Rosalind and Orlando on their journey from the restrictive court to the utopic Forest of Arden. Along the way, they find many interesting characters such as Jaques and Touchstone, eventually discovering one another and falling in love. The production design featured a mix of periods with a modern flavor. This thesis contains the entirety of the design process from initial concept to final product, including research, renderings, fitting photos, paperwork, and production photos. The show was produced by The University of Maryland School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies from November 11th - 18th, 2022. The production was directed by Eleanor Holdridge, Scenic Design by Gavin Mosier, Lighting Design by Christian Henrriquez, Projection Design by Luis Garcia, and Costume Design by Stephanie Parks.Item PERSONAL TOUCHES: DESIGNING THE COSTUMES FOR ALAN KNEE’S LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL(2022) Ludwig, Ashlynne; Huang, Helen Q.; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)This document is a description of the process of conceiving and implementing the costume design for the University of Maryland’s production of Little Women: The Musical. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s seminal novel, Little Women: The Musical by Alan Knee is an adaptation of the timeless story set during the American Civil War. The production featured a blended contemporary take on 1860s New England. This thesis contains the entirety of the costume design process: from initial concepts to the final product, including research, renderings, fitting photos, and production photos. The show was produced by the University of Maryland, College Park School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies from October 28th- 31st, 2021. The production was directed by Professors Scot Reese and Alvin Mayes, Scenic Design by Sarah Beth Hall, Lighting Design by Michael Winston, and Costume Design by Ashlynne Ludwig.Item NEXT STOP GULLEN: A COSTUME DESIGN FOR FRIEDRICH DURRENMATTS “THE VISIT”(2020) Vincenty, Kiana Laniece; Huang, Helen Q; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)In this document is a description of the process of conceiving and implementing the costume designs for the University of Maryland, College Parks production of The Visit. Our production was set sometime loosely based post-WWII in a nondescript location. Included in this process are the original concept designs and the development of those designs in conjunction with the director's vision, as well as process images including research, fitting photos and final production photos. The Visit was written by Friedrich Durrenmatt and is often produced as a tragicomedy with a thematic emphasis on utilitarianism and how money can corrupt. The Visit was produced at the University of Maryland, College Park’s School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies, September 28th - October 5th, 2019 under the direction of Professor Brian MacDevitt.Item Collidescope: Adventures in Pre & Post Racial America - A Costume Design(2015) Waala, Kara Nichole; Huang, Helen Q; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)The following thesis navigates the primary artistic concept, design process and execution of Kara Waala’s costume design for the University of Maryland’s production of Collidescope: Adventures in Pre & Post Racial America. Collidescope opened November 7th, 2014 in the University of Maryland’s Kogod Theatre. It was written and directed by Ping Chong and Talvin Wilks. The Set was designed by Lydia Francis, Lighting was designed by Max Doolittle, Sound was designed by Jeff Dorfman, and Projections were designed by Ian McClain.Item The Me Nobody Knows: Navigating the Authenticity of Character through Costume Design for the University of Maryland's 2014 Production(2015) Croghan, Robert Antonio; Huang, Helen Q; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)The following thesis navigates the primary artistic concept, design process and execution of Robert Croghan’s costume design for the University of Maryland’s production of The Me Nobody Knows. The Me Nobody Knows opened October 10th, 2014 in the University of Maryland’s Kay Theatre. It was directed by Alvin Mayes and Scot Reese with L. Richmond Sparks as musical director. The Set was designed by April Joy Tritchler, Lighting was designed by Brittany Shemuga, and Projections were designed by Hannah Marsh.Item Costume Design of Boom(2013) Stack, Ivania Maria; Huang, Helen Q; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)The purpose of this thesis is to provide all of the paperwork, supporting research, renderings, and production photographs that document the costume design for Boom at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington DC. This thesis contains the following: research images collected from a variety of sources to help develop the design for the show and communicate to the director, actors and other designers conceptual ideas for the production (e.g. color palette, clothing silhouette and style); initial rough sketches; final color renderings created during the design development and rehearsal processes; fabric dye samples and swatches for garments built for the production; hair style research that was used to help the actor's develop the play's characters; and periodical reviews of the show. Finally, archival production photos are included to visually document the completed design.Item Die Fledermaus: An Exploration of Costume Design Ideas and Process for the Maryland Opera Studio's 2014 Production(2014) Hunt, Kelsey Lynn; Huang, Helen Q; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)The following thesis explores the core artistic concepts, design process, and execution of Kelsey Hunt's costume design for the Maryland Opera Studio's production of Die Fledermaus. Die Fledermaus opened April 11th, 2014 in the University of Maryland's Kay Theatre. It was directed by Nicholas Olcott with Edward Maclary as conductor and Alcine Wiltz as choreographer. Sets were designed by Paige Hathaway and Lighting was designed by Robert Denton.Item Costume Design for the Shared Master of Fine Arts Thesis Concert: Apple Falling & Triumph of Disruption(2013) DeLapp, Rebecca; Huang, Helen Q.; Theatre; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)The following thesis document tracks the process of the costume designs for the Shared Master of Fine Arts Thesis Concert of Graham Brown's Apple Falling and Kwame Opare's Triumph of Disruption: A Movement to Subvert. This document includes a description of the design approach, conceptual research, preliminary pencil sketches, color renderings, in process fitting photos, and production photos. The Shared Master of Fine Arts Thesis Concert: Apple Falling and Triumph of Disruption: A Movement to Subvert was produced by the University of Maryland's School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. The production opened on March 14th, 2013. The design team included scenic, lighting, and projections designer Andrew Kaufman, lighting designer (Triumph of Disruption) Brittany Shemuga, and projections designer (Triumph of Disruption) Sarah Tundermann.