Die Fledermaus: An Exploration of Costume Design Ideas and Process for the Maryland Opera Studio's 2014 Production

Abstract

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.