Comments on: Costumes and Comfort /2012/04/costumes-and-comfort/ Theatre Information Fri, 18 Jul 2014 23:55:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dave Bayles /2012/04/costumes-and-comfort/#comment-132 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:19:02 +0000 http://showbizradio.net/?p=8192#comment-132 Being a costumer is nearly a thankless job in theater. Like Maureen I have been on both sides of the sewing machine. Some actors I have found can be very fussy, others never saying a word. I think the idea is be as flexible as you can. There will be times, especially in large cast shows, where some things just won’t fit perfectly. When I am on the recieving end and find my costume “not perfect” I try and make those minor adjustments myself, major things do however need to go back to the costumer. Most community theater is low budget. My advice: work together with costumers, and try not to be the “diva”.

]]> By: Maureen Roult /2012/04/costumes-and-comfort/#comment-130 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:54:08 +0000 http://showbizradio.net/?p=8192#comment-130 Well said. Having been on both sides of the sewing machine, as it were, a costumer wants you to look good but doesn’t want you to be miserable. The costumer won’t know if something scratches, or you’re allergic to wool, or a hook is digging into your neck unless you say something.

If it’s something you’re capable of fixing, do make the offer. However, be prepared for the costumer to want to make the adjustment her/himself.

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