Macbeth - costumes?

Question

I need to write a 500 word report on Macbeth - on costuming.

We are acting out a scene from Macbeth in my English class in groups, and we need to set it in a different time/scene. Ours is in a modern-day hotel, and I need to write about how the characters will be dressed to represent their characters and incorporate the modern-day hotel idea.

Macbeth is going to be a weathy business woman (there are only females in my group), Lady Macbeth will be Macbeth's sister, Macduff will be a friend of Macbeths, Banquo will be an assistant and the three witches are going to be cleaning ladies who are high from the ammonia.

I need ideas on how to dress everyone - only Macbeth and the witches actually appear in the scene we need to dress for. I need to write about why we chose their costumes and their characterization, including a quote that sums up their character.

Help, please! What can they wear? I need to explain things like colour etc. Thankyou so much

Answer 1

This is really pretty simple if you think about it. The maids are in maid uniforms. They should wear identical pants, athletic shoes and identical tops that should look sort of institutional. Macbeth should wear a suit, matching skirt and jacket with a white blouse and medium heels. The maid suits show the women's station in life as does Macbeth's business suit. The suit also shows authority.

Answer 2

Think!