Set in 1812, this musical follows the story of Natasha and her time in Moscow. The costumes for the named characters were period inspired. Natasha was in pearlescent colors. Sonya, the good best friend is in a calm and neutral floral dress. Marya D is grand in her blue and gold dress. The opposite of Natasha is Helene, who is dressed in a garish red and silver dress. Pierre is in muted colors with hint to his wealth but nothing flashy. Anatole is in Military clothing with an abundance of gold trim and buttons. The ensemble was dressed in punk aesthetic clothing with subtle hints of period and celestial elements. The Opera Singers represent the Sun and Moon, the dancers represent stars.
The Ball
Production Credits
Director: Thomas Jacobsen
Music Director: Patrick Russell
Technical Director: Scott Boyle
Choreographer: LilaAnn Coates White
Dance Captain: Faith Fausone
Scenic Designer: Lisa Scott
Assistant Scenic Designer: Sheridan Cornett
Lighting Designer: Samantha Brown
Costume Designer: Moriah Babinski
Assistant Costume Designers: Morgan Ryals and Jennika Bunney
Hair/Makeup Designer: Caitlin Quinn
Assistant Makeup/Hair Designer: Emmi Dunkin
Properties Coordinator: UMD Props Class
Sound Designer: Jon Brophy
Audio Engineer: Olivia Zastrow
Stage Manager: Jordyn Rodriguez
Assistant Stage Managers: Cora Manrodt and Courtney Schreiber
Photographed by: UMD Publicity Team
Special thanks to the Duluth Playhouse