The begging of the show sees a group of young people breaking into a building, therefore we must be dressed in clothing very similar to the kind of thing we would normally wear but that when the story begins will resonate with the Polynesian tribal fashion we are attempting to portray.
In order to do this our costume must be easily adaptable, consisting of bright colours that are obvious to the audience. Any makeup worn by members of the cast should resemble the personality of their character.
Traditional Polynesian Fashion
Decorated bark cloth known as Tapa was a prime garment seen in traditional Tahiti clothing. A verity of ornaments were worn for ceremonial occasions. Elaborate feather headdresses were signs of honour and virtue. Both men and women wore ear ornaments.Polynesian Tattooing
Tattooing in Polynesian culture was a way in which information of its owner could be delivered. Also tattoos where seen as a method of fetching spiritual power, protection and strength. The Polynesians used tattoos to signify the characteristics of a person and their rank amongst the hierarchy's of society. During ancient times it was common that almost every Polynesian would get a tattoo at some point in their life time.
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