Candide - Firsthand
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Photos above and left: Evan Zimmerman/The Glimmerglass Festival.
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I cut out and assisted in the construction of this 3 piece 18th century suit, primarily the coat, for the character James the Anabaptist, played by Jonathan Patton for Glimmerglass Festival’s production of Candide. This 2023 production was a remount of their 2015 production. Tony nominated costume designer, Jen Moeller, designed the costume’s for the 2015 production and returned for the remount, though much of the process was overseen by her assistant designer, Arthur Wilson.
The overall design concept was that the audience is watching an acting company in the 18th century putting on the show, so only a few characters, like James, had a complete look as opposed to pieces added to their base costume.
The overall design concept was that the audience is watching an acting company in the 18th century putting on the show, so only a few characters, like James, had a complete look as opposed to pieces added to their base costume.
In Progress
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Photo of the mockup fitting. I also cut out and assisted putting the mockup together. Photo by me.
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Photo of whole ensemble in fabric fitting. Photo by me.
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Jonathan Patton as James the Anabaptist, Brian Vu as Candide and Bradley Dean as Pangloss/Voltaire in Eric Sean Fogel’s production of Candide. Costumes designed by Jen Moeller.
Photo: Evan Zimmerman/Glimmerglass Festival
Photo: Evan Zimmerman/Glimmerglass Festival