Date of Award
5-1-2025
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Theater
First Advisor
Zea, Wendi
Abstract
This thesis is a collection of research, analysis, design, and production work done for the costumes for A Christmas Carol. The play production took place in the McLeod Theater at Southern Illinois University from December 5th- December 8th, 2024. The play was written by Darwin Reid Payne and published in 1981. It is an adaptation of the novella A Christmas Carolby Charles Dickens. Chapter 1 contains the research and script analysis used to make design decisions for this production. Chapter 2 documents the design process, and how the costume design evolved between the first and final design meetings. Chapter 3 focuses on the production process, and how much the labor force impacted the realization of the costume design. Chapter 4 narrates a self-analysis of the entire process and path to realization, including feedback from faculty and past costume students. The appendices cover relevant research, renderings, paperwork, and production photos (provided by Jessica Edmond).
Access
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