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Creations by UT Costumers on Display |
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Deanna Lytle |
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Jun 28, 2004 |
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| Holly Monsos designed this costume for the UT production of "Little Clay Cart." |
Works of two UT costumers can be seen in "Clothes Make the Man/Woman" at Owens Community College's Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts through July 30.
Holly Monsos, associate professor of theater, and Kaye Pope, costume shop manager, are among the theatrical wardrobe designers whose work is featured.
Both were approached by the gallery manager to contribute pieces to the exhibit, which also contains creations from Kathy Dowd and Nichole Newman of Owens Community College and Margaret McCubbin of Bowling Green State University.
"Owens Community College is proud to offer area residents a rare opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes look at costume design," said Wynn Perry, Owens adjunct faculty member and curator of the gallery. "The importance of costume design in modern stagecraft is immeasurable. Artistic wardrobe expressions, such as those displayed as part of this exhibit, are truly significant to the value of modern theatrical productions and performances."
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| The sketch for the "Little Clay Cart" costume is included in the exhibit. |
Monsos, who has worked with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the San Francisco Opera, has six pieces featured in the show. "All are from UT productions. There are two from 'A Man for All Seasons,' three pieces from 'Little Clay Cart' and the pair of mayfly wings from 'Time Flies,'" Monsos said. The Indian costumes from "Little Clay Cart" are displayed on dowels, while the rest are on forms. "I chose some from 'A Man for All Seasons' because they really stand out as beautiful pieces," Monsos said. She is working on costumes for "Little Shop of Horrors."
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| Kaye Pope created this doublet for Romeo for the Toledo Repertoire Theatre production of "Romeo and Juliet." |
Pope has designed for the Santa Fe Opera and the Toledo Opera, and has seven pieces in the exhibit. There are three costumes for Juliet and two doublets for Romeo from the Toledo Repertoire Theatre production "Romeo and Juliet" and two gowns from "The Importance of Being Earnest," also put on by the Toledo Repertoire Theatre. "There are also renderings with most of the pieces in the show," Pope explained, meaning visitors can see the costumes progress from paper to material. "I encourage everyone to go and see the exhibit — there are a lot of talented designers in this area," she said.
The free, public exhibit is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
For more information, contact the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at 419.662.2787.
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