Whether you're a performer, a designer, a tech crew member, a theater teacher, a hope to be theater professional or it's just a hobby this blog will give useful tips and resources for not only survival, but success in the arts.
Hello friends! I hope this new year finds you happy and healthy and that you’ve set obtainable goals that you’re motivated enough to actually stick to. 😉 I know I took my sweet time getting back to this project, but better late than never right? In part one, we talked about research and planning the... Continue Reading →
Hello friends! I’m finally making my Egyptian sheath dress. I’ve wanted to make one for quite some time, but other things received my attention. This is the case for many projects I’d like to do. Such is life. 😉 I’ll be breaking this project up due to time management. Today I’ll share the first steps... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! I’m in a historical mood again. No shocker there. Today is all about the Edwardian Era fashion. I’ve done one of these guides before for the 1920s. Today’s post will follow in like manor. I've divided the guide into three categories (Makeup, Hair, and Fashion) and included iconic styles, innovations, and influencers for... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! There are many steps to designing a show. One of those steps is to write an impressions page. What is an impressions page? This will become clear in a second. Once you've completed the first read through of the script, which should be just you reading it in the spirit of enjoyment, write... Continue Reading →
“Finding Neverland” by Ashley Magoffin. Marker and pencil medium. Hi friends! Happy new year! I hope you all had a great Christmas. My vacation was wonderful—full of family and good food. I wish it could have been longer, but such is the life of an adult. We don’t always get what we want. I’m grateful... Continue Reading →
Photo by Oleg Magni on Pexels.com Hi friends! One of my least favorite parts of my job as a costume designer is doing the paperwork. I'm not alone with this dislike. This is why when the designer is lucky enough to have an assistant, they often pass this job on to them. I've done many... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! I had a comment on my previous post about fashion history that wanted more details about how fashion was effected by evolving society and geography. Your wish is my command. Fashion has evolved based on available resources, geographical location, and on how far societal groups had advanced (i.e. from hunter gatherer to cities,... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! A large part of costume design is research. Fashion has been around since the invention of clothes with what is happening in the world effecting what is fashionable. In other words, as society evolves and history unravels, so does fashion. As a costumer, it important to have a basic knowledge of fashion history... Continue Reading →
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Hi friends! Whether you're starting out in theater or just in need of some reference material for your current project, do you know where to go? There are many resources out there that can help you on your theater and film journey. Some are better than others. Over the years... Continue Reading →
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.com Hi friends! Whether on a film set or just backstage it’s important to have some basic tools with you at all times. You never know what kind of costume disaster might hit. An actor might tear her skirt, break a shoe, loose a button, etc. Maybe they made changes... Continue Reading →
The Struggling Artist 