Cloud the Musical 2016 - Costume plot

Most of the cast have one primary costume and a finale costume, so no quick changes!  As the dressing rooms are going to be very cosy with a cast of 40, this will be a blessing. There are some exceptions, eg the Sand Tribe men are recruited as Enforcers during the story, so have one extra costume to cover this. Hannah also has various costumes to cover her transition from space traveller to colonist.

The following provide an outline, but much will depend on what we have in store and what the cast can offer from home. The finale costumes will all be made, as they need to be in the same material. Some cloaks and robes will probably also need to be created.

Character Description Main costume Finale costume

Leaders on Cloud

Hannah Scientist from Earth. Age 35. Arrives in a Receives Then has another Begins in a delicate shift dress, in the dove jump suit a soft robe day robe which grey of the scene. Barefoot. Over this, she under which from the becomes her main accepts the Crystal Robe as she accepts she wears Keeper to costume. Sandals. her new role as Keeper. The Crystal Robe military style rest in. is the most elaborate costume of the piece sleeping gear – should look heavy and encrusted with – eg grey vest crystal. Hooded, long wide sleeves and and ‘cycling’ flowing body in the skirt. See sketches. shorts The Keeper Poised, inspirational figure – A well-crafted ‘designer’ robe, befitting her station. Takes off robe to show simple long- the spiritual leader. Age 45- Hooded. Full length. Maybe a simple long dress sleeved dress. No adornment as she is 55. underneath. Delicate flat sandals. relinquishing her office in the finale. Barefoot. Farin Romantic older male lead, Heavy robe/cloak over leggings (3/4 length), thick Dove grey to match Crystal Robe, (without 45-55. A grizzled bearded boots, leather strapping. Layers and a sense of crystal embellishment – no Liberaces!). man. Should look as though higher office. Maybe some form of metal For the older men, simple loose trousers, he bears authority with neckline/collar, but not too mayoral – needs a a long sleeved pale grey vest and a strength. slight fantasy element. decorated sleeveless long jacket. Chat The villain. Aged 40-55 and Similar to Farin, but as a member of the Council, He does not appear in finale – just during Farin’s deputy in charge of Chat wears a dark red cloak over his character bows. In a slightly darker grey to rest of law and order. clothes. Similar clothing to Farin beneath cloak. cast and poorer clothes – like the foragers in the work scenes. Chat has been downcast.

Council (all aged 35 upwards, mostly 40+)

Brin Male. In charge of healing All wear a rust red cloak as a mark of office (3/4 Dove grey to match Crystal Robe – no and medicine. A cynic, but length) and carry a staff with the emblem of office crystal for men. Women in long dresses – has goodness and strength (props master to create staffs). some crystal. Men in trousers, long of character. sleeved vest and sleeveless long jacket. Bangle Female. In charge of water Under cloaks, each has their own clothing – All barefoot. and sanitation. Nervous somewhat better than any of the workers, as these character. are a privileged crowd. However, dark greys and These costumes should have a similarity, Roshan Male. In charge of clothing sombre colours to create unity here, so they so that even in the finale, the Council are a and materials. Very, very old appear as a tight group. Can experiment a little – distinct and unified group. and a bit dotty. no set style as such. For example, one woman Madil Male. In charge of fishing. could be in a ¾ length dress and flat boots, Pompous character. another in leggings and a tunic, the third in top Var Female. In charge of and skirt. Men probably more similar to each seaweed and vegetation. other. Laid back bitch. Peebol Female. In charge of Think ties, toggles, buttons etc rather than zips or glassmaking and tools. modern wear, these are quite a medieval people Highly strung and quick to in terms of how they live. anger.

Enforcers

Stefan Head of police – enigmatic, Black long sleeved vest over black leggings as Dove grey – no crystal – see Farin. Men in dark shadowy figure. Should base. Over this pieces of leather (like armour trousers, long sleeved vest and sleeveless look intimidating. Needs to plating), straps, heavy boots etc create a very long jacket. All barefoot. be similar to enforcers, but macho look. Possible cloak or long charcoal jerkin with a sense of higher office. for Stefan on top. Aged 45ish. Enforcers x7 The police. All men. The As for Stefan, but more uniform and not as high (including the 2 core Sand Tribe men gradually status. Should look very cool though – as sexy as enforcers Jeb and Cain join the Enforcers, so this we can make these costumes! All the enforcers – the others are means 5 of the men gain an need to have a spider-like quality – dark limbed, ‘recruited’ from Sand extra costume here. shadowy and menacing. Varied in age. Tribe men)

Sirens (all 16-27)

Ren Chosen as the next Keeper, The Sirens should have a distinct look, different to Dove grey and embellished with crystals – but in love with Zash, so torn the rest of the Sand Tribes. They are an elite the Sirens finale dresses should have the between duty and heart. The group, so there should be a sense of advantage. look of Grecian priestesses – perhaps a young romantic lead. However, they are still ‘making do’ with resources hood? Should be exquisite. Barefoot. Dara Feisty young feminist, around them. So there should be a sense of seeking adventure. Punky individualism, as if each girl has made or and rebellious. Individual accentuated her own clothes. Very boho, quite style. revealing, crystal beads and ankle bracelets, flat Saya Sexy girl and knows it. sandals, floaty bits, strapping, lacing. Lots of wild Juno Sweet, moon-child type. hair, cornrows, dreadlocks – braiding could be a Nika Young siren with masses of strong feature. Dara perhaps more punky in look energy and infectious spirit. compared to others – needs to be different. Ren should have a very romanticised and sensual look, but not too sweet. Sea-greens and blues, some Lyra A clever young woman who sand tones. All but Ren will need a storm cloak mothers Nika. (this needs to be hooded and blend in colour with set).

Rebels (all 16-27)

Zash Young hero, in love with Ren. Zash is a glass maker and needs to have a Dove grey – no crystals. Loose, baggy Farin’s son and a distinct and logical costume. Leather style trousers that sit on hip to give a slightly glassmaker. Leader of the breeches and boots for working in the Hotlands. A funkier feel than the older men. Long Rebels. rough long waistcoat over top (bare chest if poss waistcoats or jackets – maybe bare or muslin style vest/top underneath). Work belt chested underneath. Or lightweight shirts. with hooks, pockets, a couple of tools maybe? Barefoot. Tam Best mate to Zash and his The young fishers should have a specific look – loyal deputy. Cheeky dull navy blue cotton or linen – harem trousers fisherman. with vest top. See dance pic in Cloud book for Ket, Gan, Leno and +1 Young fishers and Rebel. suggested approach. Espadrille type shoes, like rough deckshoes (may need to dye the hessian soles if too light, so these look like work shoes). Will need a storm cloak (this needs to be hooded and blend in colour with set).

Sand tribes

Regan Ex-fisher and a strong Dark clothing, greys and layered. Things wrapped Dove grey and some crystals. A simple resilient woman. Mother to around and belts and straps over the top again. dress, but could be quite sensual as if we Bougal. Now a land worker – Waist work apron, short, but with pockets. Harem now see the woman instead of the worker. works hard, but resents her style skirt, with one side hoiked up to allow Could still have a couple of layers, life. Aged 45-50. movement. Heavy boots. Should have a gritty feel, perhaps a wrap style dress. like a worker crossed with a rocker. A rough sexuality, with something of the Amazonian about this woman – an older Lara Croft who could still take on any man and win. Bougal Regan’s boy, born with Trousers that have seen better days and are too Dove grey – no crystals. Simple baggy twisted limbs. Comedic short. Espadrille type shoes – dirty. Tousled hair. trousers and tunic top. urchin, but with great pathos. Loose old shirt – grandad style (no buttons) in Aged 18-25. cheesecloth. Perhaps a short mucky waistcoat over shirt. 3 lecherous fishwives The bawdy women of the Layered wear over longer skirts. Shawls tied on Simple long shift dresses – dove grey with working colony – they accept and tucked into waist. Leather look aprons, lots of just a few crystals. Barefoot. the harshness of life and fight pockets. Old boots or espadrilles. Headscarf for it with humour. one tied gypsy style. Wild top knot for another. Battered hat for last. One has a white smoking pipe. Grotty but lovable characters. Can be buxom – these are cheeky, naughty women. Will need a storm cloak (this needs to be hooded and blend in colour with set). Sand tribe families x2 The workers. Varied ages. Variations of work style clothes. Mucky, not Dove grey. Similar to other finale (probably 8 people) colourful, plain and coarse weave fabrics. But still costumes, but in keeping with age and need a ‘gypsy’ boho twist – this is a heroic clan. gender. Crystals for women, not men. Aprons, work belts, lacings, toggles, etc. Boots, espadrilles or flat sandals. Will need a storm cloak (this needs to be hooded and blend in colour with set).