I have had several adventures in sewing over the last few months a have really, really failed at keeping up with my blogging.
Believe me, I don't mean to do it. I just hate sitting there at the computer when I could be sewing.
Oh, where should I start?
Right now I am the Costume Designer for Hello Dolly that will be performed here in Springfield, MO at Evangel University.
There are about 50 people in the cast, including a few high school students and some younger children.
I am making all of Dolly's costumes from scratch and re-constructing the others from previous performances. We are also looking into borrowing a few pieces from some other shows. For anyone who has ever thought, "I can sew, I would like to be a costume designer!" There is so much more to it than just being able to produce a great costume.
You also have to really be able to see the finished production in your head and have complete confidence in your work! You have to be able to stand up for your decisions even when others are questioning them and you really have to be able to work at any moment. You do not just have your mind on your work while you are at the studio or theater. Your director can call you at anytime with an idea and expect you to put your mind in your work to make a decision.
You also have to be able to work around everyone else singing, dancing, yes, even cartwheeling. You have to be considerate of the stage, the set, the audience...
It is not a zoo, it is a circus!!!
Below is Evangel's Press Release, the dress she is wearing, or course, I made!
http://www.evangel.edu/apps/pr/releases/ShowPressRelease.asp?ReleaseID=183&Title=Theatre-students-present-Hello-Dolly-for-spring-musical-
Believe me, I don't mean to do it. I just hate sitting there at the computer when I could be sewing.
Oh, where should I start?
Right now I am the Costume Designer for Hello Dolly that will be performed here in Springfield, MO at Evangel University.
There are about 50 people in the cast, including a few high school students and some younger children.
I am making all of Dolly's costumes from scratch and re-constructing the others from previous performances. We are also looking into borrowing a few pieces from some other shows. For anyone who has ever thought, "I can sew, I would like to be a costume designer!" There is so much more to it than just being able to produce a great costume.
You also have to really be able to see the finished production in your head and have complete confidence in your work! You have to be able to stand up for your decisions even when others are questioning them and you really have to be able to work at any moment. You do not just have your mind on your work while you are at the studio or theater. Your director can call you at anytime with an idea and expect you to put your mind in your work to make a decision.
You also have to be able to work around everyone else singing, dancing, yes, even cartwheeling. You have to be considerate of the stage, the set, the audience...
It is not a zoo, it is a circus!!!
Below is Evangel's Press Release, the dress she is wearing, or course, I made!
http://www.evangel.edu/apps/pr/releases/ShowPressRelease.asp?ReleaseID=183&Title=Theatre-students-present-Hello-Dolly-for-spring-musical-
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