Cabaret

The University of Texas at Austin

Directed by Rodolfo Robles Cruz
Costume Designs by Violet Clemons

Angel Blanco – Choreographer
Joshua Martin – Scenic Designer
KP Pierce – Lighting Designer
Nitsan Scharf – Projection Designer

Show Photos by Kaitlyn Comfort
Portrait Photos by Gavin Strawnato

Patterns, Fit, and Construction Supervision by Kaitlyn Comfort

Illustration of Sally Bowret in her cabaret costume, wearing a burgundy jacket, short skirt, stockings, and heels, with text indicating it's from 'Cabaret'.

Illustration of a woman dressed in cabaret attire with a maroon skirt, black and pink top, thigh-high stockings, and heels, standing against a pale pink background. The words "Cabaret Sally" are in the upper right corner, and the number "14.01A" is in the lower right corner.

A woman with short hair dressed in a pink blazer and red sparkly outfit performing on stage, with two women in the background, one in a purple dress and the other in a beige dress and a wig, in a theatrical setting.

A mannequin dressed in a pink jacket with embroidered leaf patterns on the collar and sleeves, in a sewing or costume design studio.

A pink embroidered blazer with gold buttons on a dress form in a sewing or costume workshop.

A pink blazer with gold buttons and embroidered flower leaf details on the lapel and sleeve displayed on a dress form in a sewing workshop.

Three women on stage dressed in vintage burlesque outfits, performing a dance or theatrical routine with one woman in the center and two women behind her.

Actors performing on stage in vintage-style costumes with stockings and heels, holding hands in a theatrical dance scene.

A theatrical stage scene with performers in vintage costumes, including a woman with red hair sitting on a man's lap, surrounded by dancers in colorful costumes.

Performers on stage dressed in colorful costumes, engaged in a lively theatrical performance with intense expressions.

A woman in a pink and purple theater costume, with black lace stockings, performs on stage with her mouth open in a dramatic expression, surrounded by other women in colorful costumes.

Stage scene with female performers in vintage-style clothing, dancing and singing, with a dark backdrop and theatrical lighting.

A theatrical performance with women in vintage costumes performing on stage, one woman with short hair and dramatic makeup sitting on a chair with her leg up, wearing a pink jacket, red dress, black gloves, and black stockings.

A theatrical performer on stage, posing dramatically with legs apart and arms extended, wearing a pink jacket, red sequined dress, black stockings, and heels, surrounded by other dancers in expressive poses.

Three performers on stage in vintage costumes, dancing seductively with intense expressions, with costumes featuring lace and stockings, set in a theatrical theater.

A woman in a pink jacket and red dress performing on stage with other women in the background.

Two women are performing on stage, crouching with intense expressions. One wears a pink dress with black stockings, the other wears a pink blazer with black stockings and a dress. The stage is dark with minimal lighting.

A woman wearing a pink jacket with gold buttons and purple leaf embroidery, a red ornamented dress with beadwork, and black lace stockings.

Person wearing a pink jacket, maroon shorts, stockings with lace tops, and black high heels, standing against a black background.

A person wearing a satin crop top with spaghetti straps and a high-waisted burgundy skirt with a corset-style lace-up detail and decorative beads and sequins.

A woman on stage wearing black stockings with lace tops, black shoes, a red satin skirt, and a pink crop top with black gloves hand-painted on her chest.

A woman in glamorous makeup and vintage fashion poses against a black background.

Close-up of a woman wearing a shiny, satin copper-colored crop top with spaghetti straps, showing her shoulders and upper chest against a dark background.

Person wearing a red satin skirt with black lace trim and decorative beading, standing in front of a black background.

Close-up of a woman's torso wearing a satin bra with black and red hand shapes on the cups, against a dark background.

A performer on stage dressed in vintage pin-up style lingerie with stockings and high heels, striking a playful pose with one hand near her face and one arm extended.

Construction

Corset and Trim 1/2 Drape

1/2 Drape of Sally Base Look prepped for a form talk.

Straight-to-bias Tap Shorts 1/2 Drape

Straight-to-bias Tap Shorts 1/2 Drape

Corset mock-up for First Fitting

Corset and Bra prepped for first fitting.

Base look, prepped for first fitting.

First Fitting Photo

Corset Back, First Fitting

Tailcoat, First Fitting

Hands Bra and Corset in Progress

Corset back in process, stretch panel showcased

Detail shot of the lacing strip for Sally's corset

A sewing project with fabric pieces in burgundy and beige, prepared with sewing markings, on a worktable with tools including scissors, pins, and a purple container.

Pinning Technique for the self-lined bras.

Pinning Technique for the self-lined bras.

Detail shot of the Bra's lining

Costumes in motion