COSTUME DESIGN FOR L’ENFANT ET LES SORTILÈGES

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is explore the artistic concepts, design process and execution of Kate Fulop’s costume design for the Maryland Opera Studio’s production of L’enfant et les sortilèges by Maurice Ravel and score by Collette. L’enfant et les sortilegès opened on April 17th, 2015 in the University of Maryland’s Kay Theatre under the direction of Nicholas Olcott, conducted by Craig Kier, movement by Karin Abromaitis. The design team included set designer April Joy Vester and Lighting design by Brittany Shemuga. This document includes a detailed explanation of the design process including conceptual approach statements, color renderings, revisions and in process, fitting, and production photos. This document will also follow the problem solving and realization process from a paper to design to an actualized design.