In recent years, witch outfits have seen a modern and contemporary revival. While traditionally associated with Halloween and folklore, the modern witch outfit has become a fashion statement on its own. With a blend of nostalgia and modern aesthetics, the modern witch outfit combines elements of witchcraft and fashion in a unique and stylish way. In terms of clothing, the modern witch outfit often includes flowing black dresses or skirts, layered with long, flowing sleeves. The color black is a staple in the modern witch wardrobe, representing mystery and elegance. However, modern witches also incorporate other colors into their outfits, such as deep purples, dark greens, and rich burgundies.
Deandre Fritz (Donalbain/Fleance/King) Deandre is super honored to perform in Macbeth and would love to thank his parents and peers for supporting him along the way. Deandre recently performed as Pseudolous in the musical A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum and Phil in the play The Fisherman And His Wife with other selected credits including: Much To Do About Nothing, Little Shop Of Horrors, Pajama Game, Almost Maine, and You Can’t Take It With You. He hopes to someday act in more film and theater productions!
When I first started doing Shakespeare on the stage, about eleven years ago, I couldn t believe that I got to speak those words, and actual people would come to see and hear me do it. We performed in a park in midtown, with minimal staging, surrounded by traffic noises, beer bikes, and live, amplified, tonally suspect covers of Beatles tunes blaring from the café across the street.
However, modern witches also incorporate other colors into their outfits, such as deep purples, dark greens, and rich burgundies. These colors add depth and variety to their ensembles, while still maintaining a sense of mystique and allure. Accessories are a key component of the modern witch outfit.
Unharmonious witch dress
Macbeth opens July 7 and runs through July 23. Tickets available. by Kathleen Poe Let me begin by saying that it is always a pleasure to work on Shakespeare. Whether it is the timeless nature of his stories or the delicious taste of his words dripping off my tongue, I have had a lifelong love affair with the Bard. Specifically, this play. Macbeth.
Kathleen Poe as Macduff & Gabriela Llarena as Witch 1We read it aloud in my 10th-grade English class. I can still remember reading the part of Banquo and falling in desperate love with the story, the characters, the themes, the verse – all of it. We delighted in the Witches and their super-rad (to coin a term from high school) prophecy, we marveled at the wild, audacious ambition of the Macbeths, and we cheered for the miracles of nature that bring the story to its unexpected conclusion. We laughed at “I am slain”, as you do. To be honest, I’m still laughing at it. The ridiculousness of announcing one’s own death never ceases to send me into a fit of giggles. (Side note: as I am now a veteran of dying a Shakespearean death, I far prefer, “Thou hast slain me”. It just hits differently.) I spent my late teenage years obsessed with The Scottish Play. During my junior year, in my English class, we were asked to write a diary of a famous person, and I chose Macbeth. That summer, I spent my babysitting money to go see a production of Macbeth at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego. It was amazing. They performed it in the round, and I was up close and personal. The Witches pounded thick ropes on the stage while giving their prophecies, and one of them ended up in my lap (the ropes, not the Witches). Mac and Lady M swapped an outrageous amount of spit. I was even more enthralled. How could I not be enthralled? I promise it wasn’t because of the spit. In college, I took a Shakespeare class that only fueled my fire. Not only did I passionately love Macbeth, but now that adoration stretched to King Lear, Henry V, and Richard II (it took longer for me to love Hamlet, to be honest, but now I do, with all my heart). When I first started doing Shakespeare on the stage, about eleven years ago, I couldn’t believe that I got to speak those words, and actual people would come to see and hear me do it. I also couldn’t get enough. I’ve now done 18 Shakespeare plays. Yes, 18. Including my favorite – Macbeth. But, strangely, up to this summer, I’ve never been able to participate in a fully staged, full-scale production of Macbeth. My first experience was in a staged reading that we performed on Halloween. I read the role of the First Witch, and I couldn’t believe that I got to speak those words – “Double, double, toil and trouble”. That experience kept my Macbeth fire blazing.
Breanna Reilly, Georgann Wallace, Kathleen Poe & Martha Kight in the staged reading of MacbethA few years later came two nights as Macduff and the Second Witch, as part of our all-female Wildflower Women’s Ensemble. We performed in a park in midtown, with minimal staging, surrounded by traffic noises, beer bikes, and live, amplified, tonally suspect covers of Beatles tunes blaring from the café across the street. Despite the less-than-ideal circumstances, it was a wonderful experience. I dearly loved playing Macduff and hoped for another chance at the role. Christine Nicholson as Macbeth & Kathleen Poe as Macduff; Wildflower Women’s Ensemble cast of Macbeth Kathleen Poe as Witch 2, Nina Dramer as Witch 1, Danielle Laroux as Witch 3 I got another crack a few years later, during the pandemic, when we put together an online version of The Scottish Play, complete with online sword choreography. It was an optimistic idea that didn’t quite work, but we gave it a good try. Whatever the case, it kept me in contact with my most cherished of all Shakespeare plays. And now, here we are – the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival 2023. Macbeth, Macduff, we meet again… When we first started our tech run-through on Saturday, some of us were dancing around backstage, almost giddy with excitement, as we saw the world that we’ve been working so hard to create begin to take a more complete and vibrant visual form. Cast of Macbeth Kathleen Poe as Macduff, Gabriela Llarena as Witch 1, Jackie Martin as Lady Macbeth, Brandon Lancaster as Macbeth Kathleen Poe, Brandon Lancaster, Christine Nicholson, Petra Tafoya Good grief – the colors are going to be spectacular (and I’m not just talking about the vivid bruises on my arms from sword battles and stage combat)! I am floored by the talent involved in this project, both offstage and on. It is such a thrill to be a part of it, and to share the stage with such amazing, hard-working actors. How lucky I am. In a way, this is some intense full-circle stuff for me. It is my lifetime obsession come to fruition. And I can’t freakin’ wait for everyone to see it.
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Wide-brimmed hats adorned with feathers or lace add a touch of drama and flair. Tall boots or sleek heels complete the look, adding height and sophistication. Jewelry is another essential accessory for modern witches, with silver or pewter rings, necklaces, and earrings featuring occult symbols, crystals, or moon motifs. Makeup is another important aspect of the modern witch outfit. Dark, smoky eye makeup, accentuated with metallic or shimmering shades, creates an enchanting and alluring gaze. Bold, dark lips in shades of deep red or purple add an extra touch of mystery and sensuality. The overall makeup look is often complemented by pale or porcelain skin, adding to the otherworldly allure of the modern witch. Hairstyles for modern witches often feature long, flowing locks, either natural or dyed in shades of black, dark brown, or vibrant colors like navy blue or deep purple. Loose waves or natural textures add to the bohemian and ethereal feel of the outfit. Intricate braids or updos adorned with ribbons, feathers, or flowers can also be incorporated for a more whimsical and romantic look. Overall, the modern witch outfit is a fusion of witchcraft, magic, and contemporary fashion. It embraces the allure and mystique of witchcraft while incorporating elements of modern style and sensibilities. Whether worn for Halloween, themed parties, or as a personal fashion statement, the modern witch outfit allows individuals to channel their inner mystic and express their unique sense of style..
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