Miami City Ballet's Newest Costumes

March 28, 2016

When we first reported on Miami City Ballet’s redesign of George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, we were, to be totally honest, mostly interested in seeing the costume for the character Bottom. Why? In the MCB production, which places Oberon and Titania’s kingdom underwater, Bottom is a manatee rather than a donkey. We needed to see that.

Now, for the big reveal. And he’s every bit as silly and adorable as you might imagine.


(Simone Messmer and Didier Bramaz, photo by Gene Schiavone)

In addition to Bottom, the redesigned costumes—which were created by Miami Beach–born artist Michele Oka Doner—all featured underwater elements. Titania’s tutu is adorned with what appears to be feathery seaweed, while Hippolyta is crowned with gold coral.

Enjoy!

 


(Simone Messmer and Reyneris Reyes, photo by Gene Schiavone)

 


(Jordan-Elizabeth Long, photo by Gene Schiavone)

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