At suu we are asked to create and carry out what is called an "edge" project. We create a project that we believe will hlep further our education and help us gain Real world experience in our field.

For my project I decided to costume design for an independant, and student led, production of Steven Sonhiem's Merrily We Roll Along. This musical was performed as a concert version; meaning that some of the scenes and music had been cut out of the final performance. However, the need for costumes was still relevant. Costume designing entails hours of research, meetings, and creative thinking. I took charge of designing a cohesive costume for every actor and character involved in this production. It was then my responsibility to ensure that all the costumes were historically accurate to the time period and style that the director had chosen. While every show carries its’ own challenges, Merrily We Roll Along was especially challenging because this show tells a story that spans across approximately twenty years. Another challenge I faced was only having access to the clothes of the actors and people that they knew. Because of my limited resources, I had to work extra hard to find ways that personal items could be altered and modified to mimic the fashion trends of the late 50’s through the mid 70’s.  

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To read a full description of my project, click the link below!