Merrily We Roll Along

Akron School for the Arts

Directed by Mark A. Zimmerman

Costume Design by Morgan Bedilion

Scenic Design by Mark. A Zimmerman 

Lighting Design by Wittman Sullivan

Photos Courtesy of Dale Dong

2025 Best Costume Design Dazzle Award Nominee at Playhouse Square

Frank's costume, always in black and white, reflects his emotional emptiness while the characters he admires wear bright, flashy clothes, symbolizing the success and excitement he craves. As he chases these superficial goals, he leaves behind his grounded friends, dressed in earthy tones, highlighting his growing emotional isolation and the cost of pursuing empty success.