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Photo from 2021 Wells APAC production of “The Happiness Shop”. Director + Design: Esther Newell. Technical Direction: Matt Holl. Movement Coach: Malaika Quarterman
Student work from unit on atmospheric perspective. 2020
Production still of "Shape of the Grave" produced at Northwest Rankin High School. Director: Juniper Wallace, Costume Design: Esther Newell
Production still of "Radium Girls" produced at Northwest Rankin High School. Director: Juniper Wallace, Production Supervisor: Esther Newell
Thespian Troupe #5727 in Northwest Rankin High School's video game themed homecoming parade. Props created by Esther Newell's Theatre I students. Troupe Sponsor: Juniper Wallace, Co-Sponsor: Esther Newell, Concept design: Esther Newell.
Esther Newell conducting a Costuming 101 Workshop at Mississippi's International Thespian Society Convention 2016.
Student doodle warm-up from KidzArt class led by Esther Newell at Northshore Elementary in Brandon, MS.
Student work from KidzArt Class taught by Esther Newell at Northshore Elementary in Brandon, MS.
All work is property of Esther Margaret and may not be reproduced with expressed, written consent.
2022. Collage assembled during workshop at That Paper Joint.
2022. Collage assembled during That Paper Joint workshop featuring images from Brian Froud’s “Faeries”.
Watercolor sketch 2020
Ink Drawing 2019
Charcoal and chalk pastel, 2017
Gouache, 2017.
original design screen print for NWR Thespians "Seussical: The Musical" 2017. www.nwrthespians.com
Chalk Pastel, 2016
Gouche, conte pencil, ink. 2016.
Watercolor colored pencil, gouache. 2015
Gouache, acrylic, pencil. 2015.
Conte pencil, ink, 2016.
All work is property of Esther Margaret and may not be reproduced without expressed, written consent.
New Stage Theatre 2021, Directed by Sharon Miles, Lighting Design by Annelise Caudle
New Stage Theatre 2021, Directed by Sharon Miles
Costume Design and Construction by Esther Newell for Midsummer Musical Theatre Experience 2017
Commissioned costume design for children's costumes for Mississippi Children's Museum in Jackson, MS. Design and construction by Esther Newell. 2016.
Commissioned costume design for children's costumes for Mississippi Children's Museum in Jackson, MS. Designed, painted, and constructed by Esther Newell. 2016.
Character still from "Antigone" produced at Northwest Rankin High School in 2015. Director: Juniper Wallace, Costume Design and Production Supervisor: Esther Newell. Winner of Best Costume Design Award at North Mississippi High School Drama Festival.
Production still from "Antigone" produced at Northwest Rankin High School in 2015. Director: Juniper Wallace, Costume Design and Production Supervisor: Esther Newell. Winner of Best Costume Design Award at North Mississippi High School Drama Festival.
Production still of "All the Way" produced at New Stage Theatre. Director: Francine Reynolds, Costume Designer: Esther Smith Newell
Collage of production still (top) and research (bottom) of Fannie Lou Hamer from New Stage Theatre's production of "All the Way" in 2014. Director: Francine Reynolds, Costume Designer: Esther Smith Newell.
Production still of "A Streetcar Named Desire" produced at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2011. Director: TJ Kent, Costume Designer: Esther Newell
Collage of research, fitting photo, and production stills from "Macbeth" produced at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2010. Director: TJ Kent, Costume Designer: Esther Newell, Set Designer: Elizabeth Newton.