Mirror White
by admin on November 11th, 2006
filed under Mirrors
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How do you make a costume for the Mirror in Snow White?
I'm thinking some sort of lightweight frame that he can just hold. Silver spandex with a slit in it - and then he pokes his head through when it's time to appear. We are limited on cash and time - but will do what we have to do.
Has anybody made a Mirror costume? How did you do it?
Certainly in your case Lightweight is a key. Foam core, even padded and fabric glued will work to embellish the frame and create an illusion of ornate.
The Mirror can be exactly as you assume, a silvered spandex, slit, allowing the head to press through and then retract when the head isn't present. It can even be flexible to the point that it Moves/Shimmers in proper lighting as the "actor" behind it is likely to. It may also be a hand held device (PROP) rather than a set piece. Gaff tape handles or Rigging cord, etc. on the back side allow it to move away if need be without a CREW member having to set or strike it.
Remember this. It's acting. It's Theater. The audience knows that, and you are a representation of a story. Beyond that, even in a small theater setting, the audience may be 30 plus feet away from the stage, and with lighting and GoBo's the mirror and the eeerie effect of calling it out can be easily effected. Beyond that is the obvious (Blocking) the mirror and the person behind it.
Steven Wolf
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