Ironic Love Affairs (2014)
Costume Design – Quad Bill: The Bear, The Proposal, Late Date, The Wedding
Full Production Description:
A rotating cast of comedic scenes dealing with twisted romance, this production required quick-change adaptability and romantic exaggeration. The costumes helped define tone while leaning into parody and genre tropes.
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- Coordinated formalwear and wedding attire for multiple scenes
- Created comedic character identifiers like over-the-top boutonnières, tiaras, and costume jewelry
- Handled fast changes between scenes with labeled diddy bags
- Styled 1950s-2000s inspired looks across the four plays
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- Played with anachronism and overacting through the wardrobe
- Supported actor expression with playful, character-defining visual tropes
- Balanced formal elegance with farce and thematic exaggeration
