Of course I wanted to design and make my own wedding dress, I started a number of prototypes but this was the one I ended up with. Simple, cream colored with a renaissance feel The dress was in two parts - the outer part was constructed from a vintage silk dress for the 1950's. I [...]
A quirky modern comedy, this play showcases an beaded evening gown that I altered for a petite actress.
James and the Giant Peach was a fun show to design. The director wanted a homespun, childlike, exaggerated feel to the production so there was lots of scope for imaginative work and colorful unusual costumes.
A steampunk version of the Greek myth. A fun design, my favorite characters were the Greek chorus, the stones. Their grey toned steampunk costumes were unique and gave a lot of scope for imaginative creation.
Set in 1900 Russia the Cherry Orchard costumes were a mix of traditional Russian folk patterns and European fashions of the period. I used mainly natural fibers and utilized appliqués and embroidery in the design.
Dracula, the classic story on stage. My design for this was very dark and gothic and featured a number of custom built pieces. This show has some excellent examples of my tailoring skills for men, and women. Dracula’s ensemble was black with subtle red shading. I created his cape out of a lightweight fabric that [...]
A rollicking comedy, Sense and Sensibility had a small cast and multiple roles per actor. There color scheme helped delineate characters as the actors rotated through different roles.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert gives some great examples of my work with beaded and sequined fabrics. The design was colorful and flamboyant and a lot of fun.
Set in Germany just before the start of the World War 2 this one was intense and gripping. It included some great period suits, and the chorus at the Kit Kat club was colorful, raunchy, and action packed. Sequins, beads, feathers and lots of fringe.
Jessica Rose Sews- Alterations in Lexington VA 