Anti-Hero: Revenge of the Sw*fties
Costume Design.
University of Iowa: New Play Festival 2024
AN ANALOG GIRLIE - POP ALTER TO CELEBRITY AND THE LOVELESS VOID THEY FILL IN OUR LIVES.
Written By: Derick Edgren
Directed By: Meredith Healy
Scenic: Chloe Cobb
Costume: Bella Fortunato
Lights: Soren Olsen
Sound: Elena Sierra
SM: Maggie McClellan
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Social Media Inspired Renders: Created in Photoshop
14-year-old Cora seeks revenge against music critic Scott after he gives her idol, Taylor Swift, a scathing review. When he ignores her demands she goes to her online fandom supporters to form a plan to recover Taylor’s reputation. When extreme measures against Scott are taken Cora is faced with the question: can idolizing celebrity ever really replace the feeling of self-love?
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