This project was from THE504: Special Topics- Anton Checkhov. For this assignment, I completed a PowerPoint presentation depicting my vision for costume designs for Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard. For the project, I found photos of examples of how I would want the costumes to look if I were directing or designing this show. In designing, it is important to take into consideration the seven basic elements of design: Color, shape, line, form, space, texture, and value. I have listed the pieces I would try to use. When possible the photos have been altered to be close to the colors that I would want the costumes. I have also listed each costume piece’s photo website, not to order the pieces from the website, but to give credit to where I got each photo. The clothing pictured in the photos would be in a “best case scenario” situation. If I could have exactly what was pictured, I would be very happy. These items, colors, specific styles, etc. may have to slightly change based on the materials, funds, actor, and labor that would be available. Completing this project allowed me to delve into not only the time period, but the specific styles, personalities, and happenings of each character in the play. When designing costumes, it is important to consider all of these things because many times the costume gives the audience their first impression of the character—even before they speak.