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Posted: 3/18/10 at 1:33pm

No problem! This site has been fantastic for things like that. A Few years ago we did Cyrano De Bergerac and found a great source for our noses on this message board! They were delivered to us in great condition and we used them for the months run of the show. It really does help to get to know people. Earnest has always been our our short list...I would love to build some costumes for the that show. Where do you usually get your costumes from?

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If u want more pics of pirates take a look here...some great costume detail stuff http://flickr.com/gp/abertino/0Td175

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Posted: 3/18/10 at 1:45pm

hee, hee. Our actors usually provide their own costumes ::)) We've done a lot of southern comedies, so costuming is provided through their closets and goodwill.

I helped costume "A Funny Thing Happened on the way..." but still, it's silly comedia, so it was easy, too.

I can construct stuff, but no way can I really follow a pattern and sew like your wonderful volunteers! Your sets and costumes and just lovely...have I said that yet?

Tammy O'Gorman

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Posted: 3/18/10 at 3:54pm

Wow! That is is good amount of trust on your part! We usually have a pretty good idea of what we want our cast to look like. Funny thing is always a blast to do!!!

This was from Robber Bridegroom last year and Cyrano the year before.

Thanks! We really do have some great people working for us. I learned to sew from my mom...and following a patter is much easier than one might think! I made my first corset a few years ago and have managed to do 10 this season! We did cheat and buy a few tho as well...

Thank you very much for your compliments!!

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/6371_547093897457_17605924_32691646.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/6371_547093428397_17605924_32691632.jpg

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http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/w-deguiche.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/CastPhoto1.jpg

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Posted: 3/18/10 at 9:44pm

Looks like a wonderful production - congratulations!

We saw the Goodspeed production three years ago. It was absolutely delightful - and really did look like Pirates of the Caribbean LOL.

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Posted: 3/18/10 at 11:41pm

TONS OF FUN, thank you for sharing!

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Posted: 3/19/10 at 8:40am

Yes that Goodspeed production was moved up to Boston this past summer and done pretty much in the same fashion (including costumes) we went a couple times, stole some ideas, and did a Caribbean re-do of the PofP. It was a stunning production, that up here defintely riled up some G&S lovers! Thanks for the congrats! It was a blast to do.

No problem Tammy, one of my favorite parts of these message boards is seeing people's pictures!!

Neil

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Posted: 3/19/10 at 4:38pm

Goodspeed is quite a remarkable institution. Next time you hear anyone complaining about the size of their stage, or that there just isn't enough fly or wing space to do anything, or how can anybody expect to run a theater on the second floor, just send them down to Goodspeed for an attitude adjustment. If I recall correctly, their proscenium is at 17', but the ceiling backstage is at 18' and wing space is about 8' depending on how you measure it. They do a lot with roll-up drops that are beautifully painted, along with other exquisitely crafted very creative solutions. They do truly excellent theater in a cute little theater on the 4th floor. I'd advise anyone to take in one of their productions.

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Posted: 3/20/10 at 10:59am

Yes their work is amazing!!! I have always envied their costume shop and was excited to learn that most of the stuff they build is for rent off their websh*te! With wing space of 8 feet...what they present is pretty remarkable! We base many of our designs off of their material and Trinity Rep in Providence...also a fantastic show if anyone visits Providence!

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Posted: 5/24/10 at 11:46am

Beautiful Pictures neilfortin!!! Where did you get the sisters dresses, the detail on those bodices is amazing.

We are just finishing a production of the Rivals and have some amazing costumes that were built specifically for the production. What did your actresses think of wearing corsets, I love when Community theater really brings it to a proff level.

Where is your theater, the sets seem to be built right onto the floor and then on a raised platform?

Fantastic to see such beautiful photos, I would love to see other productions , especially some costume details. Who has done shows with 18th century styling ?

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Posted: 5/24/10 at 11:58am

Thanks Simplicity,

The sisters dresses were actually built for the show...we revamped an old Simplicty pattern and made it into a two peice dress with boned bodices becuase part of the script details the sisters taking the dresses off, and undressing down to their corsets and bloomers (So those had to be made as well, 10 steel boned corsets to fit 10 very different women...yikes!)

Thanks...we really strive to be proffessional with everything we do, the detail on the Sisters gowns is beautiful, most was taken from fashion plates from the time, and also much inspriation from Sophia Coppola's Marie Antionette, inlcuding the hand pleated trim, military style 1770's zone-front gowns, and the hand-tied bows.

The theater is in Hanson, MA a small town on the South shore between Boston and Cape Cod. It is in the old home of a Boston coal baron who had a large ballroom build. We use the stage end of the ballroom plus the floor, and allow for building all over the room really creating the enviornment we are striving for!

Thanks for the great compliments...i love the 18th century too...such beautiful clothing, I would love to build some upper-class men's coats/vests...but haven't had the opportunity...

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neilfortin Celebrity Joined: 11/20/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Posted: 3/18/10 at 1:33pm
	No problem! This site has been fantastic for things like that. A Few years ago we did Cyrano De Bergerac and found a great source for our noses on this message board! They were delivered to us in great condition and we used them for the months run of the show. It really does help to get to know people. Earnest has always been our our short list...I would love to build some costumes for the that show. Where do you usually get your costumes from? ? N If u want more pics of pirates take a look here...some great costume detail stuff http://flickr.com/gp/abertino/0Td175
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togorman Walk-On Joined: 3/17/10 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 3/18/10 at 1:45pm
	hee, hee. Our actors usually provide their own costumes ::)) We've done a lot of southern comedies, so costuming is provided through their closets and goodwill. I helped costume "A Funny Thing Happened on the way..." but still, it's silly comedia, so it was easy, too. I can construct stuff, but no way can I really follow a pattern and sew like your wonderful volunteers! Your sets and costumes and just lovely...have I said that yet?
	Tammy O'Gorman
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neilfortin Celebrity Joined: 11/20/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Posted: 3/18/10 at 3:54pm
	Wow! That is is good amount of trust on your part! We usually have a pretty good idea of what we want our cast to look like. Funny thing is always a blast to do!!! This was from Robber Bridegroom last year and Cyrano the year before. Thanks! We really do have some great people working for us. I learned to sew from my mom...and following a patter is much easier than one might think! I made my first corset a few years ago and have managed to do 10 this season! We did cheat and buy a few tho as well... Thank you very much for your compliments!! http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/6371_547093897457_17605924_32691646.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/6371_547093428397_17605924_32691632.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/w-brissaille.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/w-duenna.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/w-deguiche.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/neilfortin/CastPhoto1.jpg
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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 3/18/10 at 9:44pm
	Looks like a wonderful production - congratulations! We saw the Goodspeed production three years ago. It was absolutely delightful - and really did look like Pirates of the Caribbean LOL.
	http://tristanrobin.blogspot.com
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togorman Walk-On Joined: 3/17/10 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 3/18/10 at 11:41pm
	TONS OF FUN, thank you for sharing!
	Tammy O'Gorman
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neilfortin Celebrity Joined: 11/20/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Posted: 3/19/10 at 8:40am
	Yes that Goodspeed production was moved up to Boston this past summer and done pretty much in the same fashion (including costumes) we went a couple times, stole some ideas, and did a Caribbean re-do of the PofP. It was a stunning production, that up here defintely riled up some G&S lovers! Thanks for the congrats! It was a blast to do. No problem Tammy, one of my favorite parts of these message boards is seeing people's pictures!! Neil
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David McCall Celebrity Joined: 1/28/09 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 299	Posted: 3/19/10 at 4:38pm
	Goodspeed is quite a remarkable institution. Next time you hear anyone complaining about the size of their stage, or that there just isn't enough fly or wing space to do anything, or how can anybody expect to run a theater on the second floor, just send them down to Goodspeed for an attitude adjustment. If I recall correctly, their proscenium is at 17', but the ceiling backstage is at 18' and wing space is about 8' depending on how you measure it. They do a lot with roll-up drops that are beautifully painted, along with other exquisitely crafted very creative solutions. They do truly excellent theater in a cute little theater on the 4th floor. I'd advise anyone to take in one of their productions.
	David M
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neilfortin Celebrity Joined: 11/20/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Posted: 3/20/10 at 10:59am
	Yes their work is amazing!!! I have always envied their costume shop and was excited to learn that most of the stuff they build is for rent off their websh*te! With wing space of 8 feet...what they present is pretty remarkable! We base many of our designs off of their material and Trinity Rep in Providence...also a fantastic show if anyone visits Providence!
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Simplicitydude Walk-On Joined: 5/24/10 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 5/24/10 at 11:46am
	Beautiful Pictures neilfortin!!! Where did you get the sisters dresses, the detail on those bodices is amazing. We are just finishing a production of the Rivals and have some amazing costumes that were built specifically for the production. What did your actresses think of wearing corsets, I love when Community theater really brings it to a proff level. Where is your theater, the sets seem to be built right onto the floor and then on a raised platform? Fantastic to see such beautiful photos, I would love to see other productions , especially some costume details. Who has done shows with 18th century styling ?
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neilfortin Celebrity Joined: 11/20/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Posted: 5/24/10 at 11:58am
	Thanks Simplicity, The sisters dresses were actually built for the show...we revamped an old Simplicty pattern and made it into a two peice dress with boned bodices becuase part of the script details the sisters taking the dresses off, and undressing down to their corsets and bloomers (So those had to be made as well, 10 steel boned corsets to fit 10 very different women...yikes!) Thanks...we really strive to be proffessional with everything we do, the detail on the Sisters gowns is beautiful, most was taken from fashion plates from the time, and also much inspriation from Sophia Coppola's Marie Antionette, inlcuding the hand pleated trim, military style 1770's zone-front gowns, and the hand-tied bows. The theater is in Hanson, MA a small town on the South shore between Boston and Cape Cod. It is in the old home of a Boston coal baron who had a large ballroom build. We use the stage end of the ballroom plus the floor, and allow for building all over the room really creating the enviornment we are striving for! Thanks for the great compliments...i love the 18th century too...such beautiful clothing, I would love to build some upper-class men's coats/vests...but haven't had the opportunity...
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