The Outsiders (2014)
Costume & Scenic Design – Adams State University Theatre
Full Production Description:
This iconic American drama required a realistic, period-accurate costume and scenic palette to distinguish Greasers and Socs. The design integrated stylized elements—such as a highway-painted floor, interactive set pieces, and projected narration—to support cinematic staging. Costumes emphasized working-class wear, youth rebellion, and 1960s silhouettes.
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- Measured and fitted 20+ actors with personalized costume pieces
- Distressed jeans, boots, and jackets using sandpaper and dye
- Styled period-appropriate hair and layering for group identity
- Built modular scenic flats for urban interiors and exteriors
- Painted highway-style floor and projection-responsive surfaces
- Coordinated transitions between domestic scenes and street fights
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- Combined cinematic motifs with live theatre environment using projection and elevated blocking
- Used costume and set integration to express belonging, division, and personal transformation
- Created a layered aesthetic that allowed realism and stylization to coexist across flashbacks and monologues
