June 2023

Costume Design I.E.
(Superior Performance)
International Thespian Festival
Bloomington, Indiana

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a classic play with well-known speeches and a storyline that examines the fragility of alliances and the power of persuasion. In Shakespeare’s work, a group of Roman senators conspire to assassinate Julius Caesar, a leader who they believe is gaining too much power. Following the murder, the conspirators are driven out of Rome and ultimately defeated by Caesar’s ally, Mark Antony

In my conceptual production, the rise and fall of Caesar is played within the context of a rock bands’ reaction to the growing popularity of its lead singer.

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To read more about my design process and the surprising parallels between Shakespeare’s conspirator story and the rise and fall of popular rock bands, click on the backstage pass below.

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Julius Caesar ACT I, Scene 2
[Julius Caesar on Lead Vocals] — Julius Caesar ACT I, Scene 2 [Julius Caesar on Lead Vocals]

Julius Caesar ACT III, Scene 2
[Mark Antony on Drums] — Julius Caesar ACT III, Scene 2 [Mark Antony on Drums]

Julius Caesar ACT II, Scene 1
[Brutus on Lead Guitar] — Julius Caesar ACT II, Scene 1 [Brutus on Lead Guitar]

Julius Caesar ACT 1, Scene 2
[Cassius on Bass] — Julius Caesar ACT 1, Scene 2 [Cassius on Bass]

Julius Caesar ACT IV, Scene 3
[Cassius on Bass] - Original Scene Changed in Findal — Julius Caesar ACT IV, Scene 3 [Cassius on Bass] - Original Scene Changed in Findal

Julius Caesar, ACT II, Scene 4
[Portia, Manager] — Julius Caesar, ACT II, Scene 4 [Portia, Manager]

Julius Caesar, ACT II, Scene 4
[Portia, Rock Star Girlfriend] - Final Updated with Portia as Manager — Julius Caesar, ACT II, Scene 4 [Portia, Rock Star Girlfriend] - Final Updated with Portia as Manager