One more man for today and then back to the women...The second Prince in Into the Woods goes to Rapunzel. Traditionally the second son in an aristocratic family will accept a commission in the military, usually rather high ranking...a rank that doesn't actually do any fighting. That's what I've decided to go for with Rapunzel's Prince.
Often the characters in Into the Woods are all mixed up when it comes to period. I've decided to keep everyone in the 18th Century besides the Witch and Rapunzel (I want them to be the others in the production). I'm more interested in the class/economic themes of the musical rather than the fairytale aspects. I'm trying to tie the princes together with colors and textures also.
The military clothing of the period is quite dashing - its no wonder Rapunzel wants to run away with him. Buckskin breeches, riding boots, buff waistcoat, satin coat with velvet turn backs and gold braid trim...pretty zexy. Any man is zexy with a pompadour hairstyle.
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