The Last of the Dragons
Costume Design by Aleigha Cheng
Directed by Kaeleigh Casavant
A burly Princess, a timid Prince and a tame Dragon show us that not everyone’s fairytale has to be the same. This production was performed for multiple 4th grade classes around the area, as well as the general public. The goal with this design is to evoke a sense of fantasy and wonder, while at the same time maintaining a sense of cozy nostalgia, child-like playfulness, and simplicity.
Step One: gathering images that represent the story.
Thumbnails!
NOTE: By using a tetradic pallet, the relationship between characters is emphasized.
Both the Prince and Princess are primary colors, with their servants being secondary and complementary to their respective royalty.
Additionally, the use of white is saved primarily for the King and the Dragon; two opposing forces who realize they aren’t so different after all.
Final Renderings!
Finishing Touches!
Astronomy is a topic the Prince and Princess bond over, so the sun and star motifs were included in their costumes. Aleigha made the Princess a blue star tiara from yarn, made the Prince a yellow crown of yarn, and used the same yarn to embroider the suns on his tabard.
Patchwork on the Nurse and Valet distinguishes them from the royal characters and draws similarity between the lovers.
Final Look!
NOTE: The role of Nurse was played by a swing 5 out of 6 performances. With some quick adjustments, Aleigha was able to make the same costume pieces work for the swing.
