I have worked in many non-union regional theaters as a designer, stitcher and craftsperson and in union jobs--mostly as a local on touring shows. In my...
Sampson, Michelle
michelle.sampson@...
Mar 1, 2007 3:56 pm
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Does anyone out there have a program that doesn't start thier undergrads off with and Introduction to Theatre course? We are discussing getting rid of ours...
Hello All. My question is this: Do any other universities/theatres have a type of official written hygiene policy in place? If so, would you please share it...
I'm looking for a source for an unusual fabric. I would like to make some late 19th century neckties, and can't seem to find a source for the fabric. I've...
What a great question, and one I've often wondered about. I've worked in a few theaters whose scene shops were unionized, but not the costume shops. Many...
Holly Poe Durbin
hdurbin@...
Mar 1, 2007 4:00 pm
4095
Does anybody know of a place where I can purchase squaredance petticoats for cheap...like $10 a piece. I need 12 of them. I found some on ebay but they are...
BODY ODOR: I worked at a theatre at one point, and on one show in particular, we had an actor with a particulary bad odor problem. His was partly due to a...
melanie starnes
melmalac@...
Mar 3, 2007 5:25 pm
4097
Dear Christy-- The last time I was in LA, these two stores had silk for ties: International Silks and Woolens (323-653-6453) (on the second floor around to the...
In reference to the Intro to Theater Course: Our Intro course is for non-majors only and is in place to help cultivate and audience in the non-major. We cover...
Interesting topic. My understanding is, about ten years ago, AFL-CIO targeted several US cities in which to increase union membership in all professions....
Kathleen, I went to the local square dance association and they gave use 30 of their old petticoats and loaned us about 10 of their good ones. They were so...
I work in a professional theatre and we have a written policy on hygiene that is part of the Equity, AGVA, and SAG rule books. Basically it states that ...
hmbeckwith@...
Mar 4, 2007 4:36 am
4102
Re: Necktie Fabric I have had success contacting local custom shirt and tie makers or custom tailors who have either sold me yardage for a few ties or...
hmbeckwith@...
Mar 4, 2007 1:39 pm
4103
Last year I found Petticoat Junction on lline. petticoatjct.com Great selection and pretty reasonable. There's so much yardage in these things that you can...
Deborah Glassberg
DebGlassberg@...
Mar 5, 2007 3:48 am
4104
Hi there! We are working on a production of Chicago and looking to purchase solid black adjustable trolley garders.All I can find are black with white tabs....
Susan Davis' post mentioned a shop in Seattle that operated within a clerical union--i worked in a situation like that so i thought i'd toss in my two cents on...
Hey Kevin, I have used watered down white glue and have had good results. Good for you on going green! Now if we could only get rid if shoe sprays! dth David...
Hello all: I am working on the voting form to choose the sessions we will have in Houston. If you wanted to send in a proposal and did not, let me know ASAP. ...
Shauna, We, at URI, don't have a Intro class for Freshmen. We have Acting I, Script Analysis and then a production Lab (Stage craft or costume). It seems to...
Dear Kelly, Last time I did a show that needed Bucket top boots (also out of my price range to purchase at that time - this was years ago before the internet -...
Hello - Does anyone know of a source for old fashioned sock garters - striped elastic, leather bit, dangly garter? We are googling and saw a few on ebay, but...
Dear Esteemed Designers: Help needed! Last minute inspriration strikes! I am seeking a few sketches to include as part of my handout at USITT (for the session:...
Jack Smith (Elon University) and I (University of Central Florida) are returning for another season at Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon, MO this summer. We...
I've purchased real sock garters and elastic arm garters at Junk for Joy in Los Angeles. Last time I was there they really had to dig around, but they...
I have found them at a mall store called łTie One On˛ - if you have one of those in your local shopping mall, you might try giving them a call. Good luck! ...
Janet Swenson
janet_swenson@...
Mar 8, 2007 10:43 pm
4116
Intro to Theatre at our college is for non-majors and fulfills a liberal arts core requirement as an elective. Our beginning freshmen all take Acting I (tech...
I have made sock garters out of old suspenders, perhaps some with missing parts. As long as you still have one elasticized section connected to a fastener,...
Please find enclosed the programming submissions thus far for consideration for Houston 2008. We will be voting on these submissions on Wednesday at the CD&T...
The Mac-Haydn Theatre in Chatham, NY, is looking for a cutter/draper for the summer, May 14 through September 2 (some flexibility to accomodate school or...
