Carolee Carmello as Aimee Semple McPherson in Broadway’s Scandalous.
For the character Aimee Semple McPherson, Greg Poplyk designed a white and blue preaching robe that could break away to reveal other costumes.
Preaching robe covers two onstage costume reveals
Cape back of the preaching robe
A classic Delilah costume, designed by Mr. Poplyk, is worn under the white preaching robe with the dress train looped over a bar hidden in the robe back.
Fitting Ms. Carmello in the Delilah costume
The completed Delilah costume with metallic velvet striped chiffon skirt and sleeves
The dress features a boned bodice overlaid in red fishnet with beaded swags and operatic scale jewelry.
Delilah’s headpiece is made from leather covered plastic with chain swags and findings with a metallic chiffon veil.
The innermost layer of the double underdress onstage quick change is a 1920’s day dress designed by Mr. Poplyk.
Fitting Ms. Carmello in the 20’s dress
The 20’s day dress has a net inner belt that connects hip sashes under the dress front and back
