Blackademics - Backstage

Costume Designer Lauren “LL” Lundy settles into a nuanced conversation on the aesthetics of Blackademics. From the textured fabrics to the textured hair styles that define the world of this play, this Backstage feature explores the storytelling that defines costume design. The difference between costume design and fashion design often comes down to context. There is a story to be told in the layered look of characters. Garments are more than an exploration of personal style, designer flare, or the fashion of the day – through costume design we tell a bit more of the story that underpins our characters. Context is everything. In Blackademics we have three distinct characters, each with their own passions – dying to be expressed.