We now have most of the costumes all set for the show. Apparently we rented most of them from the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis. The replacement value for all the items we borrowed is near thirty thousand dollars. Some of the things they sent for my character were quite outrageous. One piece looked like it was made from the pelts of Grover and Oscar the Grouch. Another was more of a light lilly pad color with sleeves that draped down to the floor which had at some point been attacked by a Bedazzler. Amanda, the costumer, wouldn't let me wear either because she said i would detract too much attention from everyone one else. In the end, i'm stuck with a rather dull black tunic of sorts.
Because i'm in tights the whole show, they made me get a dance belt. I have quickly grown to hate that piece of fabric; it's horribly uncomfortable. I'm even more upset i had to buy it myself. When will i ever wear this thing again (and don't say in another period show because if i think there will ever be a chance of tights again, i'm not auditioning)? Community theatre shouldn't be pay-to-play.
Show opens Thursday night. There will be a reception with snacks immediately following in the lobby. Get your tickets now!
Posted by Matthew at August 9, 2004 11:08 PMSorry about that. I imagine it's just about a comfortable as our thongs are under our leotards. Don't feel bad about paying for it though. I had to create my own costume (which meant buying most of the stuff) for La Cage.
Posted by: Kristi at August 9, 2004 11:15 PM