This comedy during the "Great Recession" had me thinking about the Great Depression. I saw the journey of the play, from darkness (shipwreck, dead brothers) to lightness, as well as the preponderance of clowns and music as a great fit for the Golden Age of early cinema. Also a great opportunity to match high styles.
Act I was performed in Black and White; grey makeup, different wigs, and a thoughtfully painted set made it all work beautifully. (The pictures below are all color photos.) Color was added in gradually, as moments of Love were introduced. Act II began in a muted color-scheme (sepia-tones, like the early colorized oldies), growing to full blown "Technicolor" by our happy conclusion. [I also composed the songs for this one.]
Act I was performed in Black and White; grey makeup, different wigs, and a thoughtfully painted set made it all work beautifully. (The pictures below are all color photos.) Color was added in gradually, as moments of Love were introduced. Act II began in a muted color-scheme (sepia-tones, like the early colorized oldies), growing to full blown "Technicolor" by our happy conclusion. [I also composed the songs for this one.]
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Photographs courtesy of Don Lintner
Scenic Design - Jody Sekas, Lighting Desing - Chris Payne, Costume Design - Misti Bradford, Makeup & Hair - Katlin Kobernick, Properties Master - Brittany Boeche
