F.L - Costume

Costumes

Costume is one of the most vital aspects of mise-en-scene for our production, because it aids the stylistic features of the 1920s, and it also breaks up the three lines of action.

Action Line 1 - Performance
In this scene we aim to hold most focus on the lead singer, so we will aim to put large focus on her outfit. However, the audience and band will also be appropriately, stylistically dressed.

• Our lead singer 'Caro' will be dressed in a black/red flapper-style dress, with black heels, tights and accessories such as jewellery, a headband and a cigarette holder.
• Our band will be dressed in full 1920s-style suits, with basic suit jacket and trousers, and extras such as a chain, waistcoat and hat. 
• Our audience extras will also be dressed in stylised clothing, which will include suits for the males, and black dresses and jewellery for the females.

Action Line 2 - The Morning

In this scene there is only our main singer, therefore the focus will be on here, only two costumes will be needed:

• 1920s style nightwear, we are considering a nightie will a thin nightgown draped over the top (for full aesthetic success).
• She later begins to get dressed, this will show her dressing in her 'perforamnce clothes' which, were previously described (above) - a dress, shoes, tights and accessories. 

Action Line 3 - The Evening Before

In this scene, the lead singer and some 'vampire friends' will be walking around a town at night attacking their victims.

• They will be dressed in mainly dark clothing, which is a stylistic feature of this era.
• Our lead singer will be dressed in a baggy skirt, with a jumper and jacket over the top. The 'vampire friends' will also be dressed in similar clothing.
• However, this costume is our most debated and we are still deciding upon an accurate and finalised decision for this particular Action Line costume.