Orchestra Costumes

Grace conducted all the fittings and arranged the costume hire from Torbay. Aside from spending much longer at Torbay than expected the fittings went smoothly with those on hand and only a few changes were needed such as taking in trousers at the CB etc. The costumes were in good enough condition to look good from where the audience viewed them and all fitted well. I am glad that we didn't try and make the women look masculine as it wasn't necessary, with their trousers and hair up anyway their was a sense of androgeny anyway. The violinist played with her jacket removed which created some variety in their appearance and also showing off the authenticity of the whole costume. They were worth the budget and on watching really made the Orchestra part of the production, they looked fantastic and so authentic. Plus, something I had not anticipated was that when they weren't playing they watched the action on stage which looked really nice and really added to the story telling feel of the piece as they also appeared to be transfixed by the Narrator's tale. 

Chris of Kokoro in uniform minus Jacket and hat.

Two of the musicians getting their putties done?

Orchestra all dressed the part and make up as well!

Reflection: I am so glad I included their uniform as part of my design not only did it unite the acting and musical aspects of the performance but it was great to get to know the orchestra and treat them to something different too which they all enjoyed. Once on stage they looked fantastic their costumes and instruments really adding to whole performance aesthetic.