Disney On Ice
A small selection of some of the costumes I've draped and assisted for this franchise while working at Parsons-Meares LTD.
A small selection of some of the costumes I've draped and assisted for this franchise while working at Parsons-Meares LTD.
This Woody costume for Disney On Ice: Let's Celebrate! was designed by Vanessa Leuck. I draped the entirety of this costume which features structured joints to simulate the sewn bends on a doll. The plastic cast elements I incorporated into the construction are from Disney's in-house workshop.
The lions designed by Cynthia Nordstrom for the Lion King segment of Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy were draped at first by Sally Ann Parsons and Pat Murphy, but passed to me midway through the process. I completed the characters and draped the understudies. Appliqued shredded fabric, controlled wrinkles and draped armpit flanges bring textures inspired by real lions.
Cynthia Nordstrom designed this Little Mermaid costume which also appeared in Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy. It was initially draped by Pat Murphy at Parsons-Meares LTD, but was passed to me for completion. I also was responsible for draping the understudy. The tights are rigged to be removed in less than 15 seconds for Ariel's transformation and fully conceal a net skirt underneath.
Photo courtesy of Mukul Gupta
Photo courtesy of Mukul Gupta
Disney On Ice: Monsters, Inc's Celia was draped by Pat Murphy at Parsons-Meares LTD from a design by Scott Lane. I was the first hand responsible for paint lay-out, cutting and general tasks. I also took a major role in assembly of foam character gloves, skate covers and fabrication of the "fur" elements of the collar which was made by shredding novelty fabrics.
