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A group of seven ballet dancers performing on stage, each within a transparent rectangular frame, dressed in elaborate costumes with a dark background.
Editorial
"Nine"
The Nutcracker
The Crucible
"Marie" a contemporary ballet by Wonderbound
Two ballet dancers perform on stage, with one leaping in the air and the other standing. Both wear colorful costumes with corset-like bodices and flowing skirts, illuminated by stage lighting.
Two performers dressed as jungle animals with face paint, wearing animal print costumes, leopard headpieces with whiskers, in a theater scene.
Group of performers dancing on stage with musical instruments in background, colorful costumes including yellow tutu, red dress, pink dress, and a man with a blue hat.
A group of seven people in colorful pajamas posing playfully on an elaborate theater set while smiling and showing energetic expressions.
A woman in a black and floral corset top and flowing patterned skirt poses with one arm raised, standing on her toes against a dark background.
Two actors on stage dressed in elaborate historical costumes, with one standing and the other sitting, performing in a theatrical production.
A man in period costume, with a beard and gray hair, holding a piece of paper, standing in front of a dark background, illuminated by stage lighting.
Person dressed as the Cat in the Hat sitting on the stage of a Dr. Seuss-themed set.
A woman in a green dress performing a split leap on stage during a dance performance, with a band and other performers in the background and the words "Travel by TRAIN" in neon lights above.
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Four ballet dancers holding a fifth dancer horizontally during a ballet rehearsal, smiling and wearing period costume.
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Original costume design and construction by Rachael Kras.

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Press/Reviews

Lindsay Vandewart for 303 Magazine

“Adding to the unique feel of A Gothic Folktale are the visual splendors that are the costume designs created by Rachael Kras. The set design is minimal with very few props leaving the responsibility of creating a contextual backdrop to the dancers and Kras. Though the stage may be barren of elaborately built sets, the audience feels no lack of atmospheric engagement. The intricacy of each costume and the execution of intimate dance performances by every cast member draws the audience into the story without the need for a traditional theater set.”

Jane Evelyn Werle for Presenting Denver

“How does one produce costumes that are striking but not overwhelming, sumptuous but wearable (for serious movement!), and inform the choreography? I don’t know. Ask designer Rachael Kras. While immaculately finished, the general sense is of a state of undress, which suggests vulnerability. This suits the close and private nature of the piece.”