I previously posted my sketches, now here are the photos from the finished production. Yours truly was responsible for costumes, hair, and make up. It was great fun, although a challenge, since the boys were girls and the girls were boys. There was no stock to pull from on this one...each costume and wig was custom made for the actor.
Yes, I even made the straight jacket.
The Father receives an ambassador from the Moon (really a beau in disguise) who tells of a marriage proposal from the Emperor himself.
Harlequin and Scaramouch are rivaling suitors to the girl's Governess, Mopsophil.
Both sneak into her room for a chance meeting...
But are interrupted by Bellemante who is in the mood for writing poetry.
Her beloved Charmante shows up and they quarrel.
Elaria and her beau Cinthio show up and quarrel too.
Planning to beg for forgiveness for their bad behavior.
The girls are amused over the foolishness of a man in love!
The beaus ask for forgiveness by doing some interpretive dance moves
But wait! The Father's key is heard in the lock! Run!
They've been naughty entertaining the beaus in their boudoir, they have got to hide...but where?
Scaramouch reveals the tapestry he has prepared as a surprise for Doctor Baliardo's return.
"Yes, the workmanship is excellent...but I am sure I heard voices"
Where have you hidden them?
'Twas the moon people come to us in dreams...ya, that's the ticket.
The wooing of Mopsophil, Scaramouch has almost won her until Harlequin shows up in disguise as his jilted wife.
This is when it got a little Victor/Victoria for me. I had a woman costumed as a man disguised as a woman.
Another attempt at disguises to win the hand of Mopsophil.
She has had it with their constant fighting.
And chooses neither.
Oh! My wounded pride!
Hark! The music of the spheres...the moon people are coming!
They are dressed as commanded for the royal visit.
"with any luck we'll be married soon"
The astronomer Kepler announces the first visitors...
The twelve signs of the zodiac crawl through the window onstage.
They sing and dance.
They herald the arrival of their Monarchs.
The Prince of Thunderland and the Emperor of the Moon make their entrance.
A royal wedding takes place.
Just then, the Knights of the Sun arrive to claim the hand of Mopsophil.
They duke it out.
And he's down!
And the winner is Scaramouch!
"Scaramouch? My servant Scaramouch?" The Doctor realizes he's been had.
It is explained that this great charade was planned because no mortal man could ever measure up to the Doctor's fantasies of the inhabitants of the Moon. He sees his error and accepts the marriages of his Daughter and Niece to their true loves.
The Doctor sees his fantastical obsession for the first time as everyone else...just the moon in the night sky.
The heart felt epilogue is spoken.
The principles take a bow.
The entire cast and Director take the stage to thunderous applause.
CREDITS:
The University of Rochester International Theatre Program presents
Aphra Behn's "The Emperor of the Moon"
Directed by Matthew Earnest
Scenic Design by Sean Tribble
Costume Design by William Bezek
Lighting Design by Derek Wright
Sound Design by James Kosmatka
Original Music by Patrick Johnson
Voice and Acting Coaching by Danny Hoskins
Production Photography by J Adam Fenster
STARRING:
John Amir-Fazli as Mopsophil
Kelsey Burritt as Harlequin
Sullivan Kidder as Elaria
Melissa Martin as Charmante
Andrew Polec as Bellemante
Esty Thomas as Pedro/Kepler
Christine Rose as Scaramouch
William Vezinaw as Cinthio
AND THE ZODIAC CHOIR:
Jacqueline O'Donnell, Mohammad Seraji, Matthew Myers, Laura Nichols, Douglas Zeppenfeld, Greg Corrado, Sarah Joseph, Grace Interlichia, Nina Desoi, David Bang, Paul Vegara, and Amory Kisch
19 comments:
William...I'm just speechless! WOW!!!WOW!!!! WOW!!!!
Standing Ovation and clapping loudly!
Wonderful job! Patty
Brilliant!
Really, brilliant!
Gotta go look at those again :)
Thanks so much for sharing.
Cheers!
...Simply superb! What else can I say 'cept that you are incredibly awesome!
...So enjoyed this and thank you for sharing! :o)
...Merry Christmas!
...Blessings too...
Standing ovation, clapping, whistling, absolutely fantastic!!!
i knew this was going to be fabulous but it is beyond fab. what a job you have done here. what happens with all of this now? this is all just remarkable.
The costumes are as beautiful and wonderful as I thought they would be. You must be relieved now that they are done.
That was spectacular William! You are an amazingly talented artist. Bravo!
Bravo! What a production! And talk about a cast of thousands!
Wonderful!!! Having worked in costumes & especially hair, I know what an amazing undertaking this was. Did you manage the staff?...and why am I so unaware, I live near Rochester. Bravo, Bravo!
Just Brilliant! I wish I'd have been there live.
William the costumes are superb. All of the work that you did for this production is great. I know it was a lot of work but it appears to have been well worth it. You most likely had a lot of fun and a few hair-raising moments. All the best, Len.
Bravo Will!...... You never cease to amaze us all!!!... What's next?.... maybe a 'lil R&R before you get back at it, but I'm sure this has those creative juices really flowing!
How wonderful William! What you did with the costumes within the time frame is brilliant! Wonderful mastery of color, pattern and economy of line. Kudos my friend!
Fantastic!
A standing ovation for you over here in my little corner of the world! Amazing work,truly amazing. I was beginning to wonder when we'd get to see the pics! Eye candy for the holidays!
Brilliance FLYING. Bub, your work was just truly amazing. A feast, really. I've never seen anything like it.
My God Will! Those costumes are simply outstanding! Is there no end to your talent?!
I am absolutely amazed and in awe of your talent Will and wondering how in the world you had time to do all of this.
Applause, Applause!!!! Bravo!!
Will, your design sketches were fanciful, original and brilliant, but seeing the completed exceeded their illustrated concepts.
And the cast was larger than I had thought, so for you to finish them all in time is a plume in your cap all by itself!
Once again, you have shown that your artistic talents know no bounds! What a gift!!!!!
But now. . .where it counts for you. . .did you enjoy doing this enough to want to do a different show sometime? (I'd love to see where your imagination would take you with a super large budget, and say. .a show like Wicked!)
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