Sleeping Beauty (2013)

Scenic & Costume Design – Adams State University Theatre

Full Production Description:

This whimsical retelling of the classic tale combined fairytale realism with stylized fantasy, featuring dynamic set pieces, hand-painted drops, oversized props, and elemental color motifs. The forest, palace, and magical spaces were brought to life through painted floor textures, carved foam shapes, and ethereal scenic webbing. Costumes complemented the enchanted aesthetic, with each fairy and character embodying a seasonal palette and silhouette.

- Painted full-stage drop with forest-to-castle transition, featuring foliage and texture gradients
- Constructed giant scenic spider web using layered gauze and tension lines
- Foam-carved cloud props suspended across fly space for dreamy visual effect
- Painted circular motifs on floor for spatial rhythm and blocking support
- Coordinated elf and fairy costuming using layered organza, embroidery, and repurposed textiles
- Designed fairy wigs, crowns, and makeup palettes to match seasonal color theory
- Managed costume maintenance, quick changes, and actor-safe rigging
- Prioritized accessibility and fantasy immersion for a youth and family audience
- Used radial design language to support storybook tone and magical geography
- Built color-coded costume identities for clarity in large ensemble movement
- Integrated prop and costume humor to balance stakes and spectacle
- Supported original choreography and music through clear spatial flow
- Poster’s vine-and-thorn motif inspired the final stage border detail and painted vines