Download - Theater project pwpt fall 2013 Bus Stop
Bus Stopby: William Inge
PRESENTATION BY: JESSICA VEGA
GROUP 75
Costume Design
Mid-1950’s style
Small town and working class so maybe a few articles of clothing worn is a year or two outdated.
All characters are working class
Outside setting is very cold, inside setting is pretty cozy
Play takes place in a restaurant
Character jobs include:
• Sheriff
• Waitress
• Cowboys/ranchers
• Bus driver
• Professor
• Chanteuse (singer at a nightclub)
Elma Duckworth
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Character description Young, naïve, and school smart
Hairstyle plain but professional for work
Clothing is work related, pale blue or very calm boring color for work uniform with a white apron and skin- toned panty hose
Make-up modest maybe even none
No bright clothing, hair a dull brown color
No jewelry
Waitress
Apron would be white and accented lining would not be on clothing. Sharp edges would be smoothed out and more efficient looking than fashionable.
Although bangs could be fashioned in a stylish way, I would avoid because of how plain Elma’s character is and this picture portrays a simple, plain look.
Grace Hoylard
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Character Description Older, lonely but adventurous in
seeking love/companionship
Clothing work related, similar to Elma’s
Hair is up and efficient for work maybe some stray grey hairs but not much at all
No bright colors in uniform but maybe bright red lipstick or ascot to attract some attention from potential lovers
Maybe earring jewelry
Restaurant Owner
Hair is up and efficient, probably no bangs in face, scarf/ascot can be tied around neck, but preferably on the head to keep stray hairs out of face.
Will Masters
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Character Description Authority figure of the town,
familiar with all the locals, and ready to act if need be
Seems professional so uniform, while old, is still pressed and clean
A beard may be appropriate to add male persona, not overly hairy
A few grey hairs to show the stress of the job may be used
Uniform is brown and simple, a big badge and gun belt for authority
A Sheriff
A crew cut hairstyle, maybe a little disorderly from the wind outside.
Cherie
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Character Description One of the most up to date characters in
mind, but poor in wealth so clothing is bright but not elaborate
Hair color is bright blonde or red and bit long for the style but curly and big
Make-up is heavy and bright. Bright red blush and lipstick, bright blue eye shadow
Clothing while bright and colorful is skimpy and lacking cloth
If she has jewelry it is big, fake, and gaudy. Probably a necklace
Shoes are sensible but more bright than Elma or Grace’s, this is due to her original escape plan
Chanteuse
Bright lips are portrayed, blush would be brighter red, and hair big and curly.
Clothing red and skimpy. Probably a faux fur wrap in a darker color. Instead of a long flowing dress, use one that is tight and accentuates curves.
Dr. Gerald Lyman
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Character Description Mysterious, clearly studious and
educated
Glasses can be used to emphasize education and metaphorically show wisdom
Older, with gray hair in a crew cut style
Old tweed suit and sensible brown loafers
Suit and hair are disorderly due to drinking sloppiness. Cheeks have red blush for ruddy complexion
Former college professor
Old tweed suit, brown and scholarly.
Glasses and crew cut for studious look, but hair is disorderly because of drinking.
Carl
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Character Description Grace’s lover in the play
Sweet, considerate, and on schedule
Least amount of time on stage
Respected by the locals and familiar with the locals
Hefty and handsome in bus driver uniform
Bus Driver
Bus driver uniform accurate, can switch hat for a winter hat for winter storm purposes.
Virgil Blessing
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Character Description Perhaps the most representative
character in the play
Acts as a guide for Bo for love. Probably use some sort of symbol to show importance of guidance
Polite
Big tough man, bearded and muscular. Unruly hair
Plaid long sleeve button up, jacket with the religious symbol, brown pants and boots, both comfortable for long trip
Not overly fussy with the style of cowboy but more functional cowboy
Cowboy hat worn throughout play
Ranch Hand
Hat and pants are accurate. Use plaid instead of butterfly for the manly effect. Add beard and darker hair.
Make this into a simple outline patch to go on the back of jacket or vest. Should be big enough for audience to see. Represents guiding and taming of wild things.
Bo Decker
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Character Description Tough kid, bearded, and in
cowboy clothing.
Has a patch on jacket to link him in some way to Virgil
Plaid shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots.
Cowboy hat can be used for entrance and exit but is off the rest of the time to unruly, long, dark hair
More stylish than Virgil
Young rancher and cowboy
Fringe on jacket or vest is good for movement, and shows quick, excited or slow, purposeful movement of Bo.
Wild horse patch to go on back of jacket or vest to coordinate with Virgil’s guidance and taming patch. Make this one simpler, with less color.
Costume Design Characters all have big jackets, scarves and gloves because of the cold winter storm
All winter wear will either be in the closet (Elma and Grace’s) or hung on pegs by the door for the easy convenience (Will, Carl, Virgil) others will place winter wear on the back of their chairs (Bo, Cherie) and some will keep them on throughout (Dr. Lyman)
Grey hair is to be used most definitely on Dr. Lyman, along with a few lines on the forehead
Sheriff Will, Grace, Carl, and maybe Virgil will also have some grey hairs but not a lot
Nail polish can be used on Cherie, preferably red
Since everyone is pretty consistent with costumes, except to put on a jacket or scarf when walking outside, costumes will be comfortable and functional but not necessarily easy to switch in and out of, EXCEPT for Cherie who will have a zipper in the back to make switching easy
For Bo and Virgil, every time jacket or vest is put on, back should be to the audience in order to view the patches. Close proximity to each other is also preferable when they are putting on jackets