Mess Fest: Miss Intergalactic 1967

Draper. The Theatre School at DePaul University, 2021. Designer: Grace Onofrey.

Andromeda

Rendering by designer Grace Onofrey.

Finished dress. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

First mock of tulle and poly organza bust pleats

First mock of tulle and poly organza bust pleats

First mock of base dress - front

First mock of base dress - front

First mock of base dress - side

First mock of base dress - side

First mock of base dress - back

First mock of base dress - back

Skirt and trumpet base in final fabric. Here you can see the padded bustier the dress was draped over and later attached to.

Skirt and trumpet base in final fabric. Here you can see the padded bustier the dress was draped over and later attached to.

Attaching the piette layer to the dress with my team.

Attaching the piette layer to the dress with my team.

The piette layer fully attached without bust or side tulle accents

The piette layer fully attached without bust or side tulle accents

Side tulle accent

Side tulle accent

Finished dress on the performer - front

Finished dress on the performer - front

Finished dress on the performer - left side

Finished dress on the performer - left side

Finished dress on the performer - right side

Finished dress on the performer - right side

Finished dress on the performer - back

Finished dress on the performer - back

Dinah

For Dinah, I made the initial pattern, the first mock up, ran the first fitting, and made the pattern for the sequin leaves. The pattern alterations and construction of the final garments were handed off after the first fitting.

Rendering by designer Grace Onofrey.

Finished costume. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

“Miss Intergalactic 1967” Directors – Sam Kerns & Mia Thomas

Festival Director – Liz Joynt Sandberg

Scenic Designers – Maia Glover, Shokie Tseumah, & Olivia Volk

Wig and Makeup Designer – Mia Thomas

Lighting Designer – Mel Williams

Projection designer – Parker Molacek