Resurgence Theatre Company, Newmarket ON
Director: Lee Wilson
The Design: The play has no specific time period. The imaginary island of Ilyria doesn't exist in a place that we recognize. The style of the show has a Victorian influence mixed with modern clothing elements. I wanted to capture the confined feeling of the Victorian period without being too strict to the era. As characters evolve they acquire more elements of colour and loosen restrictive costume pieces.
There is a strong contrast between light and dark, male and female.
Christine Horne (The Stone Angel), as Viola/Cesario. The play opens with a violent shipwreck and Viola is dragged from the water by the Captain onto the stage. I wanted Viola to first appear in white as she arrives on the island, in contrast with all the other character in Ilyria who are dressed in black and dark colours.
Sir Toby, the drunk, and Maria plotting against Malvolio.
Malvolio, the puritan. My interpretation of the famous yellow-garters.
Feste, the clown, dressed as a 60's beat poet. The most modern character in the entire play, speaking often directly to the audience.
*All the corsets constructed by me. The white corset and dress on Viola and pink bodice on Maria.
