In April 2002, I somehow volunteered to make costumes for the North Haven, CT, High School drama club's production of Romeo & Juliet. I always make my son's costumes for the various productions, so when he asked me if I could make "a few more", I agreed. When it was all over, I found that I had completed a total of 42 costumes in about 6 weeks time. And while I gave up alot of sleep, in the end, it was worth it. The kids are all very talented and a joy to work with. The performances on May 16, 17, & 18 were all spectacular!
For those who care, a more detailed list of the items follows.
Romeo |
Juliet, below her balcony - on opening night |
Lord Montague - who is also List Mom's son ;-) |
Lady Montague - since she was also the narrator and the first person the audience saw, she got one really fancy costume |
Lord Capulet - the tallest member of the cast |
Lady Capulet - this is the only costume I didn't make, Lady Capulet made it herself, she could, she has a Bernina! |
Friar Laurence |
The Nurse |
Tybalt & the Prince |
Tybalt & Anthony - Tybalt liked to give a "thumbs up" when ever he saw a camera |
Benvolio |
Balthsar |
Sampson and a Townsperson |
Gregory |
Paris |
Abraham, yes, it is the same person playing two parts - |
Juliet (right) and her cousin - a good example of the ball gowns for the Capulet's party |
One of the musicians with one of the townspersons |
Opening night jitters cause a slight spat between the Capulets and Montagues in the auditorium lobby |
I know that this picture was taken too far away, but here's the entire cast on stage taking their bows |
More pictures from Romeo & Juliet