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Theatre Techniques In Peter And The Starcatcher

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In theatre, costumes are essential to be able to portray a variety of different aspects of a show. They can demonstrate temperature and weather, location and time period, characters and personalities. Without costumes, a show wouldn’t be as immersive, if even immersive at all. In Peter and the Starcatcher, costumes serve as a glimpse into the depth in all of these aspects, providing a deeper immersion and a more enjoyable theatre experience.

Right away in the first scene the costumes set the stage. In theatre, especially at the Globe where actors have limited space, it’s difficult to attempt to bring on props and set pieces as they can get in the way and prevent actors from being able to walk through the stage. At the Globe, what then takes place is costumes and lighting take …show more content…

Within the first half hour of the play, there is a scene in which two characters, Molly and Mrs. Bumbrake, are speaking in their quarters of a ship. Considering the size of the stage not allowing them to have a plethora of props, their costumes and their speak of which helps set the scene as well as establish their characters. Both of the two are wearing overly large dresses styled from around the 19th century. Mrs. Bumbrake’s is far larger and is bright pink, while Molly’s is more toned down and a light shade of blue. This not only helps us see what period of time the show takes place in, but it gives us an insight into their characters. Bumbrake is seen as an over-the-top lady, while Molly, still young, feels more adventurous rather than being the stereotypical “ladylike” form of Bumbrake. Not only do we get an insight into the time period, but we also get a slight glimpse into the ages and variety of personalities throughout some characters. On the same notion, in the second act after the Neverland ship had crashed, Molly is seen to have changed clothes, swapping out her dress for beige pants

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