Irene Sharaff is a successful costume designer who has designed for many different movies and Broadway productions. She also worked designing costumes for the American Ballet Theatre, the New York City Ballet, and the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. She was born in Boston on January 23, 1993. Her career in costume design ran from 1928 to 1981 making it 53 years. She died August 10, 1993 due to congestive heart failure. She studied at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts, the Art Students League of New York, and also in Paris at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. She first worked as a fashion illustrator and costume design assistant, before she made her debut on Broadway as the costume designer in the production of Alice in Wonderland. …show more content…
She worked as an assistant on the Broadway productions of Hedda Gabler, The Would-Be Gentleman, The Cherry Orchard, and Peter Pan. Following those productions she became the costume designer for her debut production Alice in Wonderland, as well as As Thousands Cheer, Union Pacific, Life Begins at 8:40, The Great Waltz, Crime and Punishment, By Jupiter, Dance Me a Song, The American Way, Me and Juliet, The Land is Bright, Juno, Of Thee I Sing, Billion Dollar Baby, White Horse Inn, Streets of Paris, On Your Toes, West Side Story, Do Re Mi, Jerome Robbins’ Ballet, Jennie, The Girl Who Came to Supper, Funny Girl, Sweet Charity, Hallelujah Baby!, Irene, The King and I, Jerome Robbin’s Broadway, From Vienna, On Your Toes, Happy Hunting, Flower Drum Song, and Lady in the …show more content…
She designed for actors such as Eva Le Gallienne, Faye Dunaway, Marie-France Pisier, John Beck, Susan Sarandon, James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert, Angela Lansburg, Michael York, Anthony Higgens, Barbara Streisand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford, Anouk Aimee, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Forster, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Nancy Kwan, Natalie Wood, George Charkiris, Frank Sinatra, and Shirley McLaine. She worked with many more directors and
...t way, like Varley’s 1930 Vera, she remains a mystery, a forgotten artist, best known for he work as a muse, model, and wife. It is often wondered what kind of work she would have done if she had remained single mindedly focused on her art like the famous Emily Carr
In the novel Maise Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear, the main character, Maisie Dobbs, at the age of 13 becomes a domestic servant that works for Lord Julian and Lady Rowan where she blackened the fireplace, swept the floor, polished the furniture and ran errands for Lady Rowan. With Maisie only having one job she was able to move in with Lady Rowan and Lord Julian, other known as the Compton’s. In Maisie’s free time she took it upon herself to read some of the books that she had gotten from the library to further her knowledge. I have done my research and none of the domestic servants have said that they have once had free time to do other thing. In the novel Maisie Dobbs it fails to tell the true reality of domestic servants instead it shows
Racism through the years has provided places around the world with a shameful past that even today, racial reconciliation is still only in its beginning phase. Legends such as Rosa Park, Martin Luther king, and Malcolm X sacrificed their own life daily to pave a brighter future for America. However there is only so much people can do to change the ways of the world, the rest is up to the moral ethics of everyday citizens. The novel, Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock, makes me question society in the past and present. If today; years after racism was said to be over, two people can not move on from their horrid past, how is the rest of the world supposed to? Recent events have proven that racism still exists and will always exist
Working at her father’s clothing shop, she became very knowledgeable about expensive textiles and embellishments, which were captured in her works later in career. She was able to capture the beauty and lavishness of fabrics in portraits of aristocratic women.
Her lasting career was not given to her easily, therefore, creating an inspiring story full of hardships and success. Ever since she was a little girl, her dream was to become a successful and famous dancer. In New York City, when she was trying to fulfill her dream, she was unable to find a job in the theatre department. Instead of being discouraged, she decided to make something good come from it. She choreographed her own routines, created her own costumes, and organized solo recitals for audiences to enjoy. This event led her to the biggest adventure in her life that would later impact the world. She was invited to return back to London to pursue her education in the performing arts, so that she could further improve her talents that would make up her entire career.
Annie was born in Waterbury, Connecticut and spent most of her childhood in military bases, because her father had a career as an officer in the AIR FORCE. Growing up one of six, her father was circulating everywhere. Annie’s mother, was a stay at home mom, a wife, and a teacher. If she ever talked clamorously or if she was eager, she claimed it was because of her extensive and uproarious family foundation. She took classes at night to study the art of painting at the San Francisco Art Institute. In 1970, her distinctive portraits started showing in Rolling Stone magazine, and have been ever since (“Annie Leibovitz a photographers life1990-2005”). Annie Leibovitz is one of Americas’ most well known celebrity portrait photographer for her work in Rolling Stone magazine and her work in Vanity Fair.
Gabrielle Chanel remains one of the most well-known fashion designers of all time. She was born on August 19, 1883 in France and died in 1971. Chanel revolutionized the fashion industry with her distinctive style. After the death of her mother, she spent much of her childhood in an orphanage. The challenges of her early life helped build her strong character which influenced her path in life. Chanel was nicknamed “Coco” after a lost dog in a popular song she loved to sing. Her early career was funded by a succession of her rich lovers. This allowed her to open her first shop in Paris in 1910. She sold hats as well as some garments. Coco developed a significant following of clientele who enjoyed her practical sportswear creating great success.
Rosa is a Hispanic, 33 year old woman born on March 22, 1982. She is a kind, hospitable and generous women that loves to spend time with her family and give back to her community. Friends and family describe Rosa as an outgoing and loving person. Rosa has many parties and get-togethers at her house and hosts many gatherings throughout the year. She can be quite but enjoys being humorous. Rosa describes herself as “a shy person initially but once I warm up to someone I become open to talking. I tend to be more of a listener. I’m outgoing and like to try new things. I’m a level headed person who can be extremely stubborn. I’m also loyal and a planner”.
Dorothy Day was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 8, 1897. Her mother, Grace Satterlee Day was a New Yorker and her father, John Day, was from Tennessee. Dorothy had three brothers and a sister. At the age of six, John Day, her dad, had been relocated for his job and the family moved to Oakland. However, in 1906 he lost his job to the San Francisco earthquake. Unfortunately, the earthquake had destroyed the newspaper industry. At this young age, Dorothy was able to recognize how in this time of need people like her mother and her neighbors were helping out the poor and homeless during the tragedy. Those matters of kindness had really affected her and she could not forget them. On the other hand, due to the earthquake, the family moved to Chicago where they ended up living for the next twelve years of their lives.
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At age seven she was a star on stage, singing the role of "Becky" in the Tom Sawyer operetta. When she was ten she dunked "Mouse's" head in the teapot as the "Mad Hatter" in Alice and Wonderland. She was hoping to be "Alice", but even back then the eighth graders got all the good parts. But the experience was satisfying anyway because "Mouse" was played by her grade school rival, the same girl who competed with her for the best position on the basketball team and who once made a better pot holder in Home Ec.
Who is your idol? Who inspires you? For many young adults in the 60s, Joan Baez was their inspiration. Out of all the people helping in the civil rights movement Joan Baez inspired young adults the most. Joan Baez didn’t believe in fighting, but she did want what was right for everyone. In addition, Joan Baez wrote music talking about political issues and how she hopes that one day we will get over these hardships. For many people Joan Baez was a voice for those who were too afraid to speak up.
In Search of Fatima (2002) is a powerful story of family and belonging told from the perspective of the author, Ghada Karmi. Ghada is born near the beginning of the conflict in Palestine, which eventually forces her family to move to Syria and then to England. Even before the violence begins, Ghada’s childhood is not easy—due to her frequently absent mother, she often turns to her family’s servant, Fatima, for stability and guidance. As Ghada describes her, Fatima is, during her Palestine years, like a rock in her family’s life. The conflict, however, quickly turns their beloved home into an unrecognizable place, and for safety reasons, they must flee. They leave uncertain of whether they will ever see Palestine, their friends, and especially
Author: Simone de Beauvoir (January 9, 1908 – April 14, 1986) was born in Paris, France. De Beauvoir was raised in a Catholic household. Her parents were George Bertrand de Beauvoir (1878-1941) and Francoise Beauvoir (1809- unknown). De Beauvoir knew that she wanted to earn a living by herself, being a middle class child, marriage opportunities were put at risk. De Beauvoir passed her baccalaureate exams in mathematics and philosophy (1925). In 1929 she was the ninth woman that graduated from Sorbonne considering that women had just been allowed to gain a higher education. During this same year she met Jean-Paul Sartre (June 21, 1905 – April 15, 1980), he was a French philosopher, they created a relationship that marked their lives. Although
Is the name Norma Jean Baker familiar? Maybe, but due to a suggestion Ben Lyon provided, the name Marilyn Monroe is sure to gain recognition as the 1940’s thespian (Encyclopedia of World Biography). Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jean Baker and grew up to become the sex icon Marilyn Monroe, a singer, actress, and comedienne. She is remembered mainly for her talents and her nude photos from the 1940’s, which helped her to become an icon. One article states, “Legendary film actress Marilyn Monroe will be remembered for her sensuous beauty, her acting talent, and her psychological torment” (DISCovering Biography). Along with her talent she was also known for her declining mental state. She eventually died due to a barbiturate overdose, not too