Theatrical Haiku (2014)
Costume Design – Adams State University Theatre
Full Production Description:
This minimalist anthology required costume clarity, contrast, and rapid transformation. With eight vignettes performed back-to-back, the design challenge was to communicate character, tone, and genre instantly while allowing for quick, offstage costume shifts. Each look highlighted archetypes or punchline setups, supporting comedic rhythm and visual pacing.
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Designed eight distinct costume sets with minimal cross-contamination
Created labeled and segmented quick-change racks backstage
Used accessories and silhouette changes (scarves, coats, wigs) to indicate genre or relationship
Supported stylized physical comedy through flexible, non-restrictive wardrobe choices
Coordinated neutral base layers for actor comfort and modular adaptability
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Balanced simplicity and speed with visual storytelling impact
Treated each short play as its own visual haiku—focused, efficient, and rhythmic
Collaborated closely with directors and actors to test change timing and movement blocking
Designed with scale and repetition in mind, using contrast and color pops for comedic punctuation
Poster’s typographic emphasis on rhythm and brevity inspired clean, bold wardrobe lines
