Written By: Kate Hamill

Based on the Novel by: Jane Austen 

Directed By: Ally Farzetta

Scenic Design: Patrick Ulrich

Lighting Design: Lawrence Ware

Randolph College (November, 2023)

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 The Director's concept for the play was Bridgerton meets the "You Need to Calm Down" by Taylor Swift  music video.  This allowed for the use of  bright and bold colors with lots of floral textures. 

 

The Dashwoods are in light sage, mint green, baby blues, and lilac colors. Mrs. Dashwood has colors from all of her daughters in her costumes. They all have floral hints in their costumes almost like they are apart of the country garden they thrive in.

 

John Dashwood and Fanny are in lime greens with pinks. They feature dragonflies and butterflies, creatures that feed on flowers.

 

All of the gossips are wear different shades of pink, a reoccurring theme to unite those who spend their time gossiping throughout the production.

 

Edward wears greens (Elinor) and Brandon purples  (Marianne) to match their love match. Lucy Steele and Robert are both in yellow for this reason. This production featured several pop song references and for this reason Willoughby is inspired by Olivia Roderigo's "Vampire",  as he spends his time during the story feeding on the reputations of society's young ladies.

 

Where the Dashwoods are in light colors, everyone else is in bright bold colors like yellow, orange, purples, and lime greens. Their florals are much more loud to display wealth.

 

​Pieces constructed by designer include: Elinor's Dress, Mrs. Dashwood's dresses, all of pelisses and overdresses, all of the black sheer mourning spencers, and several men's vests.​​

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All show photos credited to Jill Nance Waugh, Randolph College.