Costumes from the Film ‘The Simian Line’
Arnita (Tyne Daly) with Mae (Samantha Mathis) and Edward (William Hurt).
The house was central to the story, literally and aesthetically. I used a strict pallette that was established by the decor of the house. This added a real sense of belonging to the characters.
I used a lot of original clothing for Mae (Samantha Mathis) and Edward (William Hurt). Note Mae’s original ’20s Egret feather spray.
Costumes from the Film ‘The Simian Line’
Mae (Samantha Mathis), the flapper ghost from the twenties, moves in because of the racket being created next door. She wears some gorgeous original ’20’s underwear, and a beautiful, Asian-style robe.
Cast: Lynn Redgrave, William Hurt, Tyne Daly, Eric Stoltz, Cindy Crawford, Harry Conick Jr., Jamey Sheridan, Samantha Mathis, Monica Keena and Jeremy Bruno
“The Simian Line” is a beautifully crafted gem of a film. Produced and directed by Linda Yellen, this unscripted independent was shot—entirely on location in Brooklyn—in three weeks and, except for a basic story structure, was completely improvised.
If you ever have the opportunity to watch it—do! The performances from this all-star cast are fresh and alive, which is ironic as the two central characters are ghosts.
Director: P.J. Hogan
Writer: P.J. Hogan
Stars: Liev Schreiber, Toni Collette, Rebecca Gibney and Anthony LaPaglia
PJ Hogan’s “Mental” is a ground breaking, wild ride. As tragic as it is hysterically funny it tells the story of a charismatic, crazy hothead played by Toni Collette who transforms a suburban Gold Coast family’s life when she becomes the nanny of five girls.
Directed by Neil Armfield
Sydney Theatre Company
During my time at Sydney Theatre Company I worked as a Ladies cutter on two productions “Miss Julie” and “Uncle Vanya.”
Designed by the late Jenny Tate, Uncle Vanya was my first large scale theatrical production.