1. Fashion Research Project Marina Nebro Drama 111 – Introduction to Theatre Design

2.  Design for Gogol’s Play: The Marriage Marc Chagall http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/artsandculture/2012/10/02/marc-chagall-at-the-ncma/ Copy and paste link to read about why I picked this painting.

3.  Christopher/Weinberl

4.   Romantic, slicked back hair – youthful  Writing at a desk – “Weinberl… is writing a letter at the counter”  Plaid bowtie plays along plaid obsession throughout play

5.  Christopher/Weinberl  Contrast between jacket and pants - youthful

6.  Christopher/Weinberl  Ornamented socks – flashy  Might peak through occasionaly  Might add color

7.  Christopher/Weinberl  Wool coat for evening

8.  Christopher/Weinberl  A view of vest – patterned  Alternate neck wear – cravat  Tousled hair – very romantic

9.  Frau Fischer

10.   Possible hair style  Not flashy, very mature

11.  Frau Fischer  Modest bonnet for widow  Lace – very Victorian!  Bows would be plaid

12.  Frau Fischer  Cut and color are more mature – suitable for a widow  Afternoon/visiting dress to Madame Knorrs

13.  Frau Fischer  Intricate trim  Possibly add plaid ornamentation

14.  Frau Fischer  Cut and style of cape  Would have plaid pattern  See color palette for colors of tartan

15.  Frau Fischer  Evening dress – mature/suitable for a widow  Plaid textile – see color palette

16.  Frau Fischer  Evening shoes  Black – muted color similar to color scheme

17.  Frau Fischer  Parasol – added accessory  Paisley and plaid pattern  Also see color palette

18.  Zangler

19.   Seems like an older man  Forgetful, silly  Hair style  Inspiration for casting

20.  Zangler  Military-style uniform  Would be snug – see text  Blue would be a little brighter – a little sillier

21.  Zangler  To add humor, maybe Zangler should be a little more plump  See pulling in buttons

22.  Zangler  Bright and flashy vest for evening  Buttons could be gold/yellow – more flash

23.  Scottish Couple

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25.   See previous slide  Younger couple – first time in Vienna  Man will have mutton chops/facial hair – more Highland looking  Woman will have different style bonnet/hair piece than those in Vienna (see Frau Fischer’s) Scottish Couple

26.   Obnoxious plaid dres  See tartan pattern/color palette  Would be evening dress (cut off sleeves, lower front)

27.  Scottish Couple  Wool muff/collar  Harkens to the Highlands  Bow closing collar – tartan pattern

28.  Scottish Couple  Youthful slippers  Instead of white/cream – tartan pattern  OBNOXIOUS PLAID!

29.  Scottish Couple  Underneath collar  Again, plaid  Highlands are cold – layers!

30.  Scottish Couple  Color palette tartan  A little more fancy for nighttime wear – bigger buttons, gilded trim

31.  Scottish Couple  See central figure  Bulky, large, intimidating  Size and stature of Scottish man

32.  Coachman

33.   Fancy coach  Yellow would turn to plaid!

34.  Coachman  Not a fancy coachman  Not used to fancy coach  See next slide – usual carriage

35.  Coachman  The coachman’s usual coach  Explains personality

36.  Coachman  Simple costume  Tophat – promotion (see next slide)

37.  Coachman  See different hat – bowler hat  Transition from lesser coach to a coach for Zangler & friends

38.  Waiter

39.   See apron  Differentiates between waiter and diners

40.  Waiter  Simple costume – connotes lower status  Possibly not suitable for Imperial Gardens though

41.  Waiter  Italian waiters  Romantic flair – hair  Simple black/white costume

42.  Waiter  Better view of costume  Crisp, clean

43.  Vienna Cityscape

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47.   Stone structures strong in stability yet soft in aesthetic  Light colors allow for pop in dark as well as bright/silly costumes Vienna Cityscape

48.  Zangler’s Grocer Shop

49.   An outside view  Similarly matches the Vienna Cityscape  Shop on the left

50.  Zangler’s Grocer Shop  Image of scales, weights  Close up view of behind the counter

51.  Zangler’s Grocer Shop  Large view of inside of a general store  Walls lined with shelves, one long counter

52.  Zangler’s Grocer Shop  See costume for when Chris/Weinberl work in shop  Not too fancy  Wood  Practical use

53.  Zangler’s Grocer Shop  Till  The bars would be guilded  Rest of shop will have similar woodwork

54.  Miss Blumenblatt’s Parlor

55.   Exterior of Blumenblatt house  The trim/door/landscaping will follow color palette

56.  Miss Blumenblatt’s Parlor  See busyness of interior  Pictures/mirrors on walls  Patterned floor and walls (differing!)  Tables, chairs, lamps, pianos, etc

57.  Miss Blumenblatt’s Parlor  Possible family photos on wall  Daguerreotype fad

58.  Miss Blumenblatt’s Parlor  Example of sofa  Crazy pattern  Fancy woodwork

59.  Miss Blumenblatt’s Parlor  Fancy armchair  Again, strong pattern, fancy woodwork  Would have fringe as well

60.  Miss Blumenblatt’s Parlor  Crazy ornate piano  Woodwork mirrors fanciness of furniture  Parlor music!

61.  Imperial Gardens Café

62.   1854 Crystal Palace  Inspiration for atrium of café  Glass enclosed – able to see foliage, plants, sky

63.  Imperial Gardens Café  See fountain, tree, light airy feel

64.  Imperial Gardens Café  Inspiration for color palette  Fancy wrought iron filigree  Possible outside seeting

65.  Imperial Gardens Café  Inside seating  Pattern on rug – lighter color  Sunlight from ceiling  Plants as well as painted plants

66.  Imperial Gardens Café  Natural/organic shaped chair  Inlayed painting – fancy, mimics paintings on walls  Nature painting/landscape

67.  Imperial Gardens Café  Chinese screen mentioned in text  Lighter color  Antique but exact years not known

68.  Imperial Gardens Café  Lamp/wall sconce  See nature theme  Foliage, fruit  Soft light

69.  Imperial Gardens Café  Fancy goblets/wine glasses  Gilded and painted  Match color palette