Mother Courage (theater production), 2002
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Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this image two soldiers in 17th century inspired costumes and comical masks stand together in front of one of Stone Henge's archways, behind which is piled old discarded appliances and other trash, with a black tarp as the backdrop.
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Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this image a woman in a gaudy gown and opera mask is sitting on stage. Behind her two women in rags are straining to pull an old rusted cart. They look at her with resentment. In the background two musicians with their drum set and other percussive instruments can be seen in the background in the shadows.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this image a ragged woman sits on the ground with her legs spread out, and holds out a pair of red leather heeled boots with fur trim in front of her. She is making a comical expression. The set behind her includes a rusty old cart and the base of a stone column.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this image a man kneels and sweetly kisses the forehead of a woman. They both wear somewhat ragged 17th century inspired costumes. Behind them is an old rusty cart and a stone column.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this image a woman in pale makeup with bright red lips and rouged cheeks comforts a read coated solder who appears to be crying. The soldier wears a comical mask of an old man's face.
The Merchant of Venice (theater production), 2002
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "The Merchant of Venice." In this image a man in a turban and a dazzling, middle eastern inspired costume poses dramatically with his arms raised. Beside him a young girl, also in a sparkling costume, holds out a glittery pillow upon which rests a golden object. The set is dressed with semi-sheer curtains and a wooden door with red letters painted on it.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "The Merchant of Venice." In this image multiple cast members perform on stage. In the center two children bow and curtsy to one another, and the adults behind them supervise the interaction. On the left, a boy and a man, both dressed as Jews with kippahs and yellow badges on their shirts. On the right, a girl and two women, one with a basket over her arm. The ensemble cast in the background are staged performing various interactions in the street. The set is designed with a staircase and multiple balconies and made to look like carved stone. All the actors wear renaissance style costumes.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "The Merchant of Venice." In this image a man kneels with his chest bared, while behind him another, older man stands and menacingly holds a dagger to his heart. Both wear renaissance style clothing. In the background can be seen a stairway made to look like carved stone.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "The Merchant of Venice." In this image a man in black stands in the center of the stage lit with a spotlight. Behind to the left stands a group of men, one seated as though a king or lord with his court. To the right an older man stands alone, wearing a round yellow badge on his chest. In the background a group of women watch from a staircase and a few men and women, also bearing yellow badges and wearing head coverings, look down from a window. The set is made to look like it is carved stone.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "The Merchant of Venice." In this image a masked ball has been disturbed by a man with a dagger. The man, wearing a golden mask with a large beak, raises his dagger at a woman while clutching a written document in the other hand. On the right a man, also wearing a beaked mask, keels and raises his hands together as if begging him to stop. The rest of the ball attendees recoil in horror or lean forward in curiosity. The set behind them is draped with semi-sheer fabric.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "The Merchant of Venice." In this image the full cast poses on stage for the curtain call. The set is designed with a staircase and multiple balconies and made to look like carved stone. All the actors wear renaissance style costumes.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "The Merchant of Venice." In this image a smiling man reads from an unsealed letter. Seven onlookers staged in a semi-circle behind him look on with surprise and happiness. All wear renaissance style costumes. The set is draped with semi-sheer fabric.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "The Merchant of Venice." In this image a man in rich clothing and seated on a chair, under which is spread a red carpet, receives a scroll from a kneeling messenger. Behind him stand four other actors. All wear renaissance style costumes. The set includes a stairway and is made to look like carved stone.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "The Merchant of Venice." In this image a young man places one arm around an elderly woman and holds the other out graciously. He is beaming. The actress beside him is wearing a ragged dress and aging makeup, and clutches a basket. Behind them are several tree stumps and a carved stone staircase.
Idiot's Delight (theater production), 2003
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image two men speak with one another. One, in a tuxedo jacket and corduroys, leans in as the other, in a turtleneck and tweed and holding a glass, points towards the ceiling.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image two elegantly dressed women sitting in cushioned chairs raise their glasses to toast with a man in a white jacket. An open bottle sits on the small table in front of them. Behind them the set includes a staircase with ornate, blue-green railing.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image a man in a white jacket and two show girls in bedazzled costumes dance in line together, kicking out their feet. Behind them other waiters and a cook stand watching.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image a crowd of white jacketed men, show girls, elegantly dressed ladies, and soldiers stop their partying and look with concern at a man in a trench coat who has been apprehended by two other men in suits. Behind them the set includes a staircase with ornate, blue-green railing, arched columns, and a chandelier.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image the full cast in costume poses on stage.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image two soldiers, dressed in winter uniforms, greet one another. Behind them an urn with a floral arrangement sits on a table.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image a soldier with a full rucksack delivers a letter to an elegantly dressed lady. She is sitting in front of a table with a wine bottle and two champagne glasses.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image a woman in red with a red swastika armband holds out her hand in a Nazi salute. She is standing behind a man in a wool coat who sit sitting in a wheelchair and holds a duffel bag on his lap.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image five blonde women are gathered together in a sitting room. One is sitting on the ground at a low table and reads off cards to another woman sitting across from her. On the left a woman sits on the arm of a chair holding a cigarette and an ash tray. On the left a woman stands holding a scarf and looking down at another, who is preening while she looks into a handheld mirror. All are dressed in early 20th century fashion.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2003 production of "Idiot's Delight." In this image a maid holds a vase of flowers in front of a railing.