Performance Project - 9ft Evil Rabbit Wizard

Here's the part where I describe the outline for my project. Despite my previous descriptions and exploration of installation pieces, I've decided to put together a simple performance act. The 9ft Rabbit Wizard idea has been a project that I've slowly been working on for quite awhile. The original purpose of the costume was for a Halloween party. For the purposes of this class, I'll describe the details of the costume, images of the Rabbit Wizard in public places, and a summary of the reactions that I get from people.



Here's a picture of the stilts that I made. It's a pretty standard design for homemade stilts. Each pole is about 60" tall. Attached to each pole is a foot support with easy slip on shoes attached. Above each foot support is the leg restraint that keeps my leg and foot firmly connected to the stilt.

 

Here's a close-up of the foot support. When I walk in the stilts, these supports hold really firm. Definitely a better design than the first pair! 

A close-up of the leg restraints. The white/black foam pad keeps my legs from sliding around and keep my legs comfortable when I'm strapped in. The black plastic strap was recycled from old snowboard bindings.

Here are most of the rags and articles of clothing that I'll be wearing to make up the Rabbit Wizards robe.

And finally, the Rabbit Wizard mask.       Spooky? I think so..