Caption: Bettina Furnee, preparatory drawing for
chasuble works at Kingston, 2019
Detail of a rose-colored
chasuble designed by Gomez to mark his silver jubilee celebration in the monastery, which fell on the fourth Sunday of Lent -Cheche V.
Toss in several other romantic affiliations, both girls' penchant for the name Ernest and several more mistaken identities; add the irrepressible Lady Bracknell (she of the iconic 'handbag' line fame), poor repressed Miss Prism (Cecily's long-suffering governess) and the scholarly clergyman Dr
Chasuble, and you've got entertainment of the highest calibre (as well as a plot far too intricate to be described in full in fewer than 2,000 words!)
The dress was made into a
chasuble for her father when he was ordained
Chasuble as Missy Hargove as Miss Prism, Zach Lindsey as Lane and Austin Barnett of Hanceville as Merriman.
Take, for instance, the white 'peascod'
chasuble, dating from 1640-45, whose hundreds of gold peapods burst open to reveal rows of pearls.
Walker '16 as “Doctor
Chasuble,” and Tyler Graeper '16 as “Merriman.”
The book then turns to the cope, firstly in William Durand's explication of ecclesiastical vestments (and here one should note that it was not the cope [as stated on page 91] but the
chasuble that changed shape in response to the introduction of the elevation of the Host); thence to the satirical Song upon Tailors, which demonstrates the transformation of a cope through alterations until it is finally donated to a servant.
Fine floral motifs and arabesques are embroidered in gold thread on his
chasuble and alb.
The photo is taken from the rear, showing Benedict facing the wall and wearing an elaborate red
chasuble. He is flanked by masters of ceremonies, and a deacon vested in an equally elaborate dalmatic stands below and off to the side.
The cast also includes acting regulars Tom Browning (Dr
Chasuble), Simon Ainley (Lane), Cheryl Ryan (Miss Prism) and Andy Yardley (Merriman).