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DeAnna Rowe Costume Designer
I designed, patterned and constructed this doublet for Tennessee Shakespeare Company's production of As You Like It for Oliver. The pumpkin breeches already existed but the matching doublet was being used in a different production so I made another one of my own design to coordinate.
I designed and draped this leather doublet for As You Like It. I especially loved using the laser cutter to cut little hearts. Orlando!
For Tennessee Shakespeare Company's production of Macbeth I designed and built this jerkin of ring armor for Macduff. Macbeth's hauberk was pre-purchased and then quilted and stud hardware was added for the desired look.
I designed and draped for this production of A Comedy of Errors for Tennessee Shakespeare Company. I created the Gold merchant's coat and the gimp-embroidered vests for the Antipholi as well as their embroidered historical "leather" spats.
I draped this confection for South Coast Repertory Theatre. Design by Shigeru Yagi
I draped this Edwardian gown for the South Coast Repertory Theatre production of Terra Nova. Designs by Angela Calen
I draped the pieced peasedcod doublet for Touchstone for this production of As You Like It for Colorado Shakespeare Festival. It had a second version of burgundy and purple velvet. Designed by Janice Benning Lacek.
This University of Memphis production of School for Scandal featured the period/modern mash-up designs by Ashley Rogers. I draped a panniered dress ensemble and corset and supervised everyone else's projects.
This December production of Waiting for Godot by Tennessee Shakespeare Company was set in an abandoned theatre full of bird droppings and plaster. I altered the suits for style and fit and then distressed them accordingly.
I designed and created this ham costume for Tennessee Shakespeare Company's production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Shown here in progress.
Scout and Jem being stalked by Bob Ewell in To Kill a Mockingbird. Production of Tennessee Shakespeare Company. My design and construction.
I designed and constructed this organza ruff to add to my Etsy shop. A lovely ruff is a thing of beauty!
I draped this 1930 satin bias gown for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's production of Blithe Spirit. Designs by Mary Myers.
Another 1930s bias satin gown for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's production of Blithe Spirit.
I took the pattern for this suit from a vintage 1930s suit and graded it to the correct size and tailored it. Designs by Mary Myers for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival - Blithe Spirit.
For Muhlenberg Summer Theatre production of Dracula we used a female Van Helsing. I designed and tailored this 1920s suit.
I draped this leather doublet to which we added leather strips and metal studs for decoration. This was the South Coast Repertory Theatre production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Costumes designed by Shigeru Yagi.
I draped and constructed this pleated silk gown for Miranda in Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's production of The Tempest. Designs by Janus Stefanowicz.
I draped and constructed this scupltural robe for The Duke for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's production of The Tempest. Designs by Janus Stefanowicz.
I draped this fun, sculptural costume for Trinculo in Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's production of The Tempest. Designs by Janus Stefanowicz.
I draped this Elizabethan doublet ensemble for Antonio in Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's production of The Tempest. Designs by Janus Stefanowicz.
I draped these two gowns with boned bodices for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Costumes designed by Deborah Caney.
The Prince's "yes" men in this production of Cinderella for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. I designed and constructed these "matching vests."
This leather doublet, trousers and sword baldric were a private commission based on the designs for Oliver Reeds character in The Three Musketeers. I patterned and constructed this outfit.
I patterned and cut the prototypes for these new designs for Delicate Illusions, Laguna Beach, CA. Designed by Shereen Loth.
I patterned and cut the prototypes for these new designs for Delicate Illusions, Laguna Beach, CA. Designed by Shereen Loth.
I patterned and cut the prototypes for these new designs for Delicate Illusions, Laguna Beach, CA. Designed by Shereen Loth.
I patterned and cut the prototypes for these new designs for Delicate Illusions, Laguna Beach, CA. Designed by Shereen Loth.
I patterned and cut the prototypes for these new designs for Delicate Illusions, Laguna Beach, CA. Designed by Shereen Loth.
I patterned and cut the prototypes for these new designs for Delicate Illusions, Laguna Beach, CA. Designed by Shereen Loth.