Brother, Brother
Costume Design.
University of Iowa: New Play Series 2024
Written By: Cheta Ibokwe
Directed By: Meredith Healy
Scenic: Cj Johnson
Costume: Bella Fortunato
Lights: Nicole Blodig
SM: Sophie Young
COLOR AND STYLE JUXTAPOSITION SHOWING THE SEPARATION OF 2 BROTHERS, ON THE SAME JOURNEY, CULTURES AWAY.
Renderings& Research
Charcoal Gesture Renderings
After many years of living in America Ojemba becomes reunited with his brother, Ndaa, in his hometown in Nigeria. The 2 brothers, while different in composure, both fear death and through magic bind their souls to Ndaa’s young wife so they will live forever. When Ndaa’s wife dies in an unforeseen fire the two men are faced with the question, can one ever control their fate?
Nigerian Artist, Textile, Masque Research Boards
paperwork
Character scene breakdown
Actor cheat sheets/piece lists (for dressing rooms)