NEXT STOP GULLEN: A COSTUME DESIGN FOR FRIEDRICH DURRENMATTS “THE VISIT”

Abstract

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.