Fittings for Devil's characters (Sourced costumes)

For the Devil's disguise as characters I have tried to maintain some continuity and subtle suggestion that it is he throughout the changes by including red in each costume whether in a trouser check, scarf or hankie. This evolved in the fitting to using the same silk scarf in each costume which works really well especially as the scarf is green and red - the colours of the Devil's final costume. This will translate well to the audience and also connect with the red contacts she will be wearing throughout. We also made the decision for Rhiannon to go shoeless throughout and let make up dirty up her feet from the start. This decision was made to allow her maximum movement, which she said she would find much more difficult in shoes, and will also give the added bonus of the make-up on her feet already being partially done prior to the last change giving us more time. A pair of black character shoes will be bought as back up in case the Pallet texture is too rough for her feet.
A decision has also been made to cut the masks as they reduced her eye contact/ visibility which is key to her character and didn't fit particularly well.
We also tried on the leotard under the violinist costume as it may be convenient to put this on at this time as there is longer for this change. Doug would like the beneath costume not to be seen so gloves will be worn and the powernet over the feet rolled up beneath the trouser.

The Old Man

Costume elements:

• Black coat
• Check Trousers
• Brown leather belt
• Check scarf
• White shirt
• Flat cap with peak
• Red silk scarf

To do:

• Break down jacket, check scarf and trouser - (jacket- dusty, musty, old, patchy) (scarf - grubby) (Trouser grubby and great wear)
• Take in the trousers to create the shape of the period
• Grubby sleeves slightly

Cattle Merchant

Costume elements:

• Trousers (same as old man)
• Shirt (same as old man)
• Brown Jacket
• Brown leather belt
• Grey flat cap
• Red silk scarf

To do:

• Buy a hankie for the top pocket 
• Break down hankie
• Pin up jacket sleeves
• Popper for top button of shirt

Washer Woman

Costume elements:

• White cotton cap
• Pinny
• Brown check dress
• Red shawl
• Red silk scarf worn in pinny

To do:

• Pad a large bra with wadding to give her a large bust - alter body shape to very womanly

Detail of shawl

 Virtuoso Violinist

Costume elements:

• White smart shirt
• White waistcoat
• Black tails jacket
• Collar
• Red silk bow tie (matches scarf)
• Silk Hanky in pocket
• Black trousers to match tails

To do:

• Source and buy straight leg trousers that fit and add petersham edging if needed
• Add collar
• Pre-set bow tie
• Get cufflinks (red)
• Waistcoat/collar studs
• White gloves

Reflection:
I felt Grace and I were very prepared for this task as we had a couple of choices in various colours and sizes for each character that we could try out and experiment with. It proves that it is all about the styling and accessorising that makes a costume great, for instance Rhiannon wearing the trousers at the waist instantly made it look to the right period. A great deal of breaking down will be needed to truly create these characters but I am happy that the Director is happy with each character's look and Rhiannon is able to move freely in each. We also took into consideration the time for each change whilst doing the fitting so we can do things such as pre set the Violinst bow tie to make the change faster and less fiddly. The overall result looked great and I feel more prepared for the costume parade on Monday.