Godspell Returns

I posted a few weeks ago about finishing up a project working as the costume designer for a local production of the Broadway musical, Godspell. Well, I’m back at it since, due to popular demand, we are running the show once again in just a few short weeks…June 19-21. If you are in the area and missed it the first time you won’t want to miss it again. I can’t wait.
The costumes were, for the most part, made up from many trips to the thrift store and lots of refashioning/upcycling. Sleeves were cut off of sweaters to make legwarmers, lots of slashing, safety pinning, Sharpie scripture writing on blue jeans as well as hand painting on jeans, adding sleeves, removing sleeves, making arm warmers from stripey socks and “jewelry” from old wool earwarmers. It was great fun to come up with a slightly crazy, boho, vagabond look for the characters and I’m enjoying a second chance at creating a second set of costumes for each one for future shows. While I thought this job was behind me, I’m looking forward to seeing it run as long as it continues to bless.
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“Here he comes to save the day!!!”

In an effort to provide play /dress-up clothes for my children, I have tinkered with making super hero capes. 

Capes are pretty interesting and it is something that you can be really creative with.  Check out this one I made for a birthday gift….see picture below. 

I found just the right “silky” skirt from my favorite thrift store and then sewed on felt for the fun image.  Use your imagination.  Simple pictures could include initials, lighting bolt, cross, tree, flower, crown…and the list goes on!  You could even add extra details like sequins or renaissance-ish hood.  I finished my cape with a simple velcro closure.  This serves two purposes—1)  Easy dress-up for little hands to do themselves and 2)  With the velcro, it would rip apart and keep your child safe if he ever got entangled in a tree or such.

Up, up and AWAY!!!

Godspell

So probably the most gratifying creative experience I have had lately would have to be working as the costume designer for the musical Godspell.  What an honor it has been to work with such a talented bunch of people.  It’s been a journey of hard work for all involved (especially the cast!) but all came together so nicely last weekend with 4 sold out shows.  Looks like we may be running it again this summer, too…happy news to me since I was beginning to have withdrawal.  I’m just not ready for it to end…good stuff.  If you are in the Asheville area and missed it stay tuned…

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