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Dress Rehearsal Photos for "Farinelli & The King"

Here are a few photos from Wednesday's Dress Rehearsal! 
Opening night was yesterday, Thursday, October 3rd, 2019.

Photo credit: Jesse Folks
The King (L) in his night clothes, the Queen (C), and La Cuadra (R). I made alterations to the King's nightshirt to make it smaller as well as adding lace to the collar. I then added some large gold buttons to the robe. For the Queen I pulled her petticoat, skirt, bodice with over skirt, wig, and jewelry. For La Cuadra I pulled his ensemble and made a matching gold and lace jabot and coat cuffs.

For the Queen (L) I took a very sad dress with holes and rips and gave it some love. I patterned and made new sleeves, redid the waistline and hem, and then added green trim around the neckline. I also made the pleated over skirt for her ensemble out of old curtains. It has hooks and eyes for the front closure. For Farinelli (R) I pulled his ensemble with a general color scheme of green, cream, peach, and soft gold in mind for the three main characters - Farinelli, the King, and the Queen.

A little wider shot that includes Miguel the Servant (L), the Queen and King sitting together, Farinelli (C), and then Dr. Cervi and La Cuadra (R) on the right hand side. I made Miguel, the King, and Dr. Cervi's long vests.

Another image of the Queen and King.

Fancy Farinelli and the King. For the King's blue coat I purchased it online and then added a very nice lining to the inside. I turned the coat inside out on my mannequin and draped the lining, pinned it, and hand sewed it in place. The center back lining is a gorgeous blue velvet and the front side panels are a rich dark blue brocade. It took the jacket to a new level and gave it more of a luxurious feel.

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