How does costuming enhance the total experience?
SN: It plays a major part in the telling of who each character is. Does he/she represent good or evil; possibility or safety? Quality costume design also heightens the overall sensory experience and takes it to a professional level. We don’t want someone in the audience focusing on an ill-fitting costume instead of the beautiful movement and sound—everything must be cohesive down to what the performers are wearing. PIQUE: What are your favorite shopping destinations in Kansas City? JM: Estate sales ES: “Re-runs”, the warehouse, is amazing. Also, vintage vogue, thrift stores, and old-lady garage sales for hats. SN: Habitat Shoe Boutique, BCBGMazAzria, The River Market Antique Mall, Re-runs, and Betsey Johnson. PIQUE: Let’s talk fabrics: I personally believe that what makes a design is the choice of fabric. What are some of the textiles used for Quixotic: Lux Esalare, and why? JM: I hand treated silks using shibori, a japanese resist method, balanced w/ strong lines and industrial materi
