Dogfight is a musical about the exploits of a group of young marines in 1963 on the night before they're deployed to Vietnam. Eddie Birdlace, a marine, meets Rose, a shy and awkward young woman and the two change each other's lives. The entire play is a flashback of Eddie's, who is returning scarred and broken from the Vietnam war. The musical addresses the cruelty of war and the infinite goodness of people, softened by a curtain of nostalgia.
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The message of the play is dark and harsh, so all the designs had to reflect that. I utilized reflective fabrics and protective clothing to insulate the marines from their behavior.
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The marines wore their uniforms like armor.
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A neon color scheme solidified the era and further emphasized the flaws on display within each character.
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Rose's fashion remained unassuming and slightly awkward, representing her insecurities.
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The ensemble women were each costumed to fit into particular 1960s niches.
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Director: Lyn Cramer
Lyrics and Music: Pasek and Paul
Set Designer: Grayson Merchant
Lighting Designer: Caitlin Coffin
Sound Designer: Alex McSpadden