Places I've seen, things I've learned and some of my creations.
Samples of Construction Projects by Ruth Dentel
Costume: Queen Elizabeth I play: Elizabeth Rex for Stages Repertory Theatre Costume designed by: Ruth Dentel Cream silk and brocade bodice and cartridge pleated skirt with open lace ruff and beaded belt and stomacher
Costume: Old Speckleback the dragon play: Medieval Revels, Houston Costume designed by Ruth Dentel Foam body covered by multiple colored taffeta scales. The dragon fought Saint George and broke apart in 4 pieces.
Costume: Rothbart Ballet: Swan Lake for Houston Ballet Designed by Christian Fredricksen Padded breast plate and back plate with scales.
Costume: bodice for Flower Ballet: The Nutcracker for Cincinnati Ballet Designer: Carrie Robbins Multiple piece asymmetrical green taffeta bodice with beaded inset.
Costume: Psyche Ballet: Sylvia for Houston Ballet Costume Designer: Jerome Kaplan Gold leather bodice with pink chiffon overlay. Skirt of pink matching pink silk
Costume: Bear ( Bear Head created by Robert Alsup.) Ballet: Sylvia for Houston Ballet Foam padding and fake fur.
Costume: little black dress Play: This for Main Street Theatre Costume Designer: Ruth Dentel Black faille dress with contrasting fuchsia belt and front inset with black lace.