A Midsummer Night's Dream?

Question

So I am doing this play in my English class on A Midsummer Night's Dream and I am playing the role of Hermia. We have to dress our parts. Do you have any suggestions as to what I could wear? Thanks. =]

Answer 1

Is your class presenting the play traditionally or updating it at all? If you simply need to dress representationally as the character I would go with a simple, feminine, flowy, knee length dress.

I would also suggest talking to the girl who is playing Helena. As the two girls were best friends and probably dressed similarly

"They worked together on everything they did including sewing and singing.

"Both on one sampler, sitting on one cushion,

Both warbling of one song, both in one key"

No matter what you wear if the two of you dress alike it will have a cohesion that will work nicely.

And don't forget Hermia has an issue with being the shorter of the two so if the girl who is playing Helena is about the same height as you go for a dress that is longer then hers to give the appearance that you are shorter.

Answer 2

Anything really nice and put together. As the play goes on she begins to fall apart so the outfit you choose should be able to reflect that as it goes on.

Answer 3

Check out a thrift store.