Dépouillement du document :
Introduction
Historical Research
Character Analysis and Costume Design
Part 1: Jesus (Stephen)
Part 2: John the Baptist/Judas (David)
Part 3: Jeffrey
Part 4: Joanne
Part 5: Gilmer
Part 6: Lamar
Part 7: Robin
Part 8: Peggy
Part 9: Herb
Part 10: Sonia
Conclusion
Glossary of Terms
Works Cited

Résumé :
This paper examines the Bible as well as circus history and American history to determine the most effective way to design costumes for the musical Godspell by John-Michael Tebelak for a modern audience. The aim of all of this research is to re-center Tebelak’s original inspiration: The Feast of Fools by Harvey Gallagher Cox. Over the years since the premiere of Godspell in 1970, it has become heavily associated with hippies rather than clowns, despite the importance of clowns and clowning to the play’s inception.

Taking inspiration from primary research of circus performers, religious iconography, and early 20th century pop culture, the final costume renderings encapsulate the complexity and individuality of each member of the ensemble. The ten characters represent a variety of different types of circus performers, and the archetypes associated with each circus act also serve to illuminate the characters’ personalities.

Collection : Bibliothèque de l'École nationale de cirque