A Storybook Halloween

Halloween is this weekend, and you don't have a costume? Now
there's a scary thought.

Not to worry, Northrop has some inspiration for you. Trick-or-Treating
with a plus one? Perfect, we have costume ideas for singles, pairs, and even
groups of seven (dwarves that is).

Upcoming performances of Canada's
Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Wonderland, and Ballet Preljocaj's Snow
White are dripping with costume creations for all. Both dance companies
have made their mark by re-telling classic storybook tales, but with a bit of
flair. We suggest you do the same.

Would you like to be treated like a Queen? Then we recommend The Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. This woman is a tyrant. She is authoritative, dominant, wears a
fabulous dress. Not to mention, she walks the streets yelling things like "Off
with her head!"

Or, perhaps you want to act Mad as a Hatter? The Hatter from Wonderland
is wacky character, topped with an oversized hat and an even bigger
personality. Other character ideas from Wonderland are the dim-witted pair, Tweedledum & Tweedledee,
the dazed Caterpillar, the curious Cheshire Cat, or the hasty White Rabbit.

Snow White also comes packed with a wardrobe of costume ideas. Think you have what
it takes to play a Prince for a night? Maybe you have six other friends
who just happen to have qualities like The Seven Dwarfs: Doc, Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Dopey, and Grumpy.

If you are feeling a little wicked, then you should be Queen
Grimhilde, the sinister,
stately beauty, and one of the greatest villains of all time.

Now, these characters have been played before, and we do not
advocate dressing as the typical Disney version. Get creative and have a little
fun! To see examples of attire and outfit ideas, check out the photos of Canada's
Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Ballet Preljocaj under the
Media Tab.

-Allyson Taubenheim
Marketing Intern, Northrop Concerts and
Lectures