Costume dispute!!!!

[Pressing-On]

I'm in charge of sewing and preparing the costumes for our Easter program. I've been doing costumes for years and I have a question. The Director and I are not arguing, just discussing, for the record.

Background:

I like to be historically accurate when I prepare a costume. The play is a narration, some script and a musical.

We have one part where the women, taken in adultery, is thrown at Jesus' feet.

Problem:

The Director wants me to shorten the women's sleeves because she wants her to have bling, bling showing on her wrists. I don't have a problem with that, but I'm not in agreement with the shortened sleeves. In John 8:3 the Scribes and Pharisees bring her to Jesus quoting Moses's law - that bears out that she is a Hebrew. She is saying that this is Mary Magdelene in Luke 8:2 and I don't believe it is the same woman.

I don't think just because she committed adultery that she was a Hoochie Mama. LOL! I think she would dress as the Hebrews dressed. I don't see her as adopting the dress of the Romans or Greeks, per se.

So, would you shorten the sleeves or leave them long? I have to do what the Director wants, but this just bugs me!

[n david]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I'm in charge of sewing and preparing the costumes for our Easter program. I've been doing costumes for years and I have a question. The Director and I are not arguing, just discussing, for the record.

Background:

I like to be historically accurate when I prepare a costume. The play is a narration, some script and a musical.

We have one part where the women, taken in adultery, is thrown at Jesus' feet.

Problem:

The Director wants me to shorten the women's sleeves because she wants her to have bling, bling showing on her wrists. I don't have a problem with that, but I'm not in agreement with the shortened sleeves. In John 8:3 the Scribes and Pharisees bring her to Jesus quoting Moses's law - that bears out that she is a Hebrew. She is saying that this is Mary Magdelene in Luke 8:2 and I believe it is the same woman.

I don't think just because she committed adultery that she was a Hoochie Mama. LOL! I think she would dress as the Hebrews dressed. I don't see her as adopting the dress of the Romans or Greeks, per se.

So, would you shorten the sleeves or leave them long? I have to do what the Director wants, but this just bugs me!

Uhm, Biblically accurate would be her with bedsheets wrapped around her, as she was caught in the act.....

*cough* However, that aside, I'm more interested in the "bling" they want her to wear than the shortened sleeves.

[coadie]

Like the bling bling on Rebecca's arms?

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I'm in charge of sewing and preparing the costumes for our Easter program. I've been doing costumes for years and I have a question. The Director and I are not arguing, just discussing, for the record.

Background:

I like to be historically accurate when I prepare a costume. The play is a narration, some script and a musical.

We have one part where the women, taken in adultery, is thrown at Jesus' feet.

Problem:

The Director wants me to shorten the women's sleeves because she wants her to have bling, bling showing on her wrists. I don't have a problem with that, but I'm not in agreement with the shortened sleeves. In John 8:3 the Scribes and Pharisees bring her to Jesus quoting Moses's law - that bears out that she is a Hebrew. She is saying that this is Mary Magdelene in Luke 8:2 and I don't believe it is the same woman.

I don't think just because she committed adultery that she was a Hoochie Mama. LOL! I think she would dress as the Hebrews dressed. I don't see her as adopting the dress of the Romans or Greeks, per se.

So, would you shorten the sleeves or leave them long? I have to do what the Director wants, but this just bugs me!

Once heard a preacher say she was naked. No joke!

[n david]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Once heard a preacher say she was naked. No joke!

The Bible does say she was caught in the act....

[KWSS1976]

I think if there is any way to find out what she had on at that time thats what the costume should look like.

[rgcraig]

Does the director want her hair shorn too?

I think most make that role look "slutty" to make the point. The sleeves could be below her elbow and still reveal bling on her wrist. Or even if the sleeves are long if they are full they will reveal the bling when she moves her arms.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by n david

Uhm, Biblically accurate would be her with bedsheets wrapped around her, as she was caught in the act.....

*cough* However, that aside, I'm more interested in the "bling" they want her to wear than the shortened sleeves.

I never thought of that! I have some nice 500 thread count sheets that would look real nice!!!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Once heard a preacher say she was naked. No joke!

Timmy, I am not even believing that!!!!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I never thought of that! I have some nice 500 thread count sheets that would look real nice!!!

Here's a thought --- dress her in a beige long sleeve top and skirt and then wrap her in the sheets to where it looked like that's all she was wearing.

I think that would be more appropriate.