Pippin

Diversionary Theatre

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Book by Roger O. Hirson

James Vasquez - director

Shirley Pierson - costume design Sean Fanning - scenic design Luke Olson - lighting design   Kevin Anthenill - sound design

Reviews:

"Along with being someone who actually understands "deconstruction", Shirley Pierson's costumes do just that. Each one's a melange of conflicting signs: Charlemagne, for example, wears a medal-laced General Patton coat, Levis with a yellow Confederate stripe down the side, and a medieval crown - and plays a video game." Jeff Smith / SAN DIEGO READER

"Shirley Pierson's innovative costumes tie in closely with Fanning's scenery, a fascinating blend of classic Crusades-style armor and modern pieces fashioned from trash, household items, leather and cloth." Pam Kragen / SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE

"...the technical fascination with media imagery and shameless consumerism is carried over into Shirley Pierson’s deconstructed costume designs.  Her punk-rock style gives an eclectic look to the characters (with plenty of leather, distressed denim, and ripped, recycled fabrics to inhabit a small landfill) and she manages to insert some truly clever creations into her design, such as armor plates made of beer boxes and a king’s cape made of faux fur and an American flag." Dr. Donnie Matsuda / San Diego Drama King