This thesis will describe the costume design process for the production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee produced at the University of Arkansas University Theatre. In this thesis I will detail the process that I followed to create and produce costume designs for the production; from original idea to completed costumes. The design process will include an explanation of my design philosophy, initial reaction and analysis of the play, research, renderings, completed costumes and final thoughts on the overall process.
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