Carbon Costume

Persephone (originated on Broadway by Amber Grey) is the wife of Hades in the musical Hadestown.  Persephone is meant to spend half the year in the human realm, and half in the underworld with her husband.  During the musical, this balance is thrown off and Persephone spends less and less time above ground with Hermes, Orpheus, and Eurydice, which results in harsher and harsher weather.  Persephone’s costume is meant to evoke the hopeful green of springtime.  It’s difficult to find an exact replica of her bright green dress, so don’t be afraid to play with layers and textures to build your silhouette.  Try layering a lace long top beneath a buff sleeve blouse and then pairing them with a green asymmetrical skirt.  You’ll need a flower crown for your hair, black tights and booties, and a floral detailed tote bag.  Finish the look with a luxuious faux fur coat.

Hades (played Patrick Page in the original Braodway production) is king of the underworld and a character in the musical Hadestown.  Hades is madly in love with his wife Persephone, though a rift forms between them when he bends the rule of their agreement which allowed her to live in the human realm for half the year.  In his anger, Hades tempts Eurydice into the afterlife.  Hades is a powerful and imposing figure.  He wears a three piece pinstriped suit, long leather trench coat and matching gloves, as well as white snakeskin boots and sunglasses.  Choose a tie in shades of white, black, and grey to match your suit.  If you want to recreate the brick pattern Hades wears on his left forearm, use waterproof makeup so it doesn’t rub off on your clothes.

Carrie (voiced by Kristin Fairlie) is a character from Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race.  She is lifelong best friends with Devin, her teammate, and the two harbor romantic feelings for each other that are eventually revealed.  Carrie has wavy blonde hair and wears a kelly green sweater over a turquoise shirt with light blue jeans.  She also wears black and white sneakers, a brown belt, and brown bangles.

Dakota (voice dby Carleigh Beverly) is a fame obsessed contestant who appears in Total Drama: Revenge of the Island.  Dakota starts as a member of the Toxic Rats alongside Dawn, Sam, and Lightning, but eventually becomes a member of the Mutant Maggots.  She transforms into a mutant version of herself after being exposed to radiation, but Sam still finds her attractive and the two begin a relationship.  In her original form, Dakota has long blonde hair and wears a light pink top, bright pink pants, and light pink ballet flats.  As a mutant, her skin turns orange and her hair becomes spiky green.  Her clothes appear shredded.  No matter which version you decide to use as your costume, you’ll need pink lipstick to complete the look.  If you decide to go as mutant Dakota, you’ll need distressed shorts instead of pants and a pair of scissors to shred your tube top.

Kaulder (played by Vin Diesel) is the protagonist of the fantasy film The Last Witch Hunter.   As an immortal, Kaulder has hunted witches as a member of the Order of the Axe and Cross for centuries.  In the modern era in which the film is set, Kaulder is bald and favors a black palette for his clothes.  To create your costume, you’ll need black combat boots, back pants, and a black henley shirt.  You may also wish to wear a black trench coat.  Complete your look with a Medieval sword and back holster to carry it.

Dawn (voiced by Caitlynne Medrek) is a character from Cartoon Network’s Total Drama franchise.  A member of the Toxic Rats team, Dawn can communicate with animals and read people’s auras.  She is friends with B, Brick, and Sam.  Dawn has pale blonde hair and pointed ears.  For your costume, you’ll need purple tights, a grey skirt, a blue collared shirt, an olive green sweater, and black loafers.  Complete your look with elf ears and pale purple lipstick.

Anne Maria (voiced by Athena Karkanis) is a character in the animated series Total Drama: Revenge of the Island.  She is a member of the Mutant Maggots.  Anne Maria has a quick temper and is willing to do almost anything to win as long as it does not negatively impact her appearance.  She sometimes comes into conflict with Zoey over her infatuation with Vito, one of Mike‘s personalities.  Anne Maria wears mint green capri pants, a pink belt, pink shoes, and a pink crop top with ruffled sleeves.  She wears hoop earrings, bright eye shadow and lipstick.

Hermes (originated by André De Shields on Broadway and later played by Stephanie Mills) is the narrator of the musical Hadestown.  Hermes weaves the tragic tale of  Orpheus and Eurydice through song, even knowing how it ends.  Hermes has been played by men and women on stage, making the costume flexible to meet your needs.  Focus on shades of silver and grey, and choose a suit and vest or corset that makes you feel like a god.