Character designs and photographs for the Illinois State University production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado.” See below the gallery for details.
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Katisha: Ink, Prismacolor pencil. ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Katisha Photo: Kimberly Eilts embodying my design as the villainess, Katisha. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Yum-Yum: Ink, Prismacolor pencil. ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Yum-Yum Photo: Courtney Rioux embodying my design as the lovely Yum-Yum. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Ko-Ko: Ink, Prismacolor pencil. ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Ko-Ko Photo: Andrew Hanback embodying my design as the adversarial Ko-Ko. The director changed his mind about liking the plaid that was in the design during dress rehearsals, so a gray tunic was used instead. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Pish-Tush: Ink, Prismacolor pencil. ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Pish-Tush Photo: Niall Casserly wearing my costume design for the scheming Pish-Tush. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
The Mikado: Ink, Prismacolor pencil. ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
The Mikado Photo 1: J.R. Rose bringing my design for the imposing Mikado to life. When the costume was brought to stage, the director decided that he no longer liked the Mikado in white, so I spray painted all the white bridal satin in the costume with silver. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
The Mikado Photo 2: Another photo of J.R. Rose as my design for The Mikado, this photo showcasing the unique sleeve design in the costume. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Pitti-Sing: Ink, Prismacolor pencil. ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Pitti-Sing and Peep-Bo Photo: Embodying my designs for the sassy Pitti-Sing and the adorable Peep-Bo were Colleen Gubbins and Terri Miller. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Pooh-Bah: Ink, Prismacolor Pencil. ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Pooh-Bah Photo: Kenyan grad student Jonathan Awori brought my design for the conniving Pooh-Bah to life. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Nanki-Poo: Ink, Prismacolor pencil. ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Nanki-Poo Photo: Dustin Hamilton embodied my costume design for the love-struck Nanki-Poo. As you can see, it was decided to switch the inner and outer tunics around. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Yum-Yum in Wedding Dress: Ink, Prismacolor pencil. ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
Yum-Yum in Wedding Dress Photo: Courtney Rioux poses in my costume design for Yum-Yum’s stunning wedding dress that was worn for the second act of the play. Photo ©Kevenn T. Smith 2008
