We are doing a production of Little Shop of Horrors in October. The director wants the Dentist to have a 'bubble' gas mask, like that mentioned in the...
We do not have a formal written policy on whether or not a student must except casting, however all BA's and BFA majors are required to accept an assignment ...
Hello everyone! I am looking to purchase some bucket top boots (late cavalier). I am not looking for the fold over cuffs, but rather a boot that flares out at...
Hello All, We're looking for some recommendations for commercial brand stage/film blood that is safe to eat and yet will wash out of clothing. We need to...
I don't know about commercial brands, but watch out for what colours it. Look for RED DYE # 40. It is the most washable of the colours. Couldn't you use red...
I have ordered from Snaz75.com. Both the Zola and the Tyler have very solid soles and are a fine grade of leather for the price (70 bucks I think.) They look...
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I always buy boots and add the top. It's a flared cuff so it's a curved pattern. Cut from leather. Then either sew them on myself or take them to a shoe...
I purchased a plastic globe from an online lighting supply company; they came in different diameters and, if I remember correctly, cost about $75 to purchase...
Laura Hanson
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Sep 6, 2007 5:33 pm
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When I did this I used a plastic fishbowl/terrarium from a pet store. Cut and shaped openings with a Dremel. Put in a swim mask with silver mesh where the...
We have a policy that all BFAs must audition for productions (as they are always asking for an audition class) HOWEVER they do not have to take roles. We ask...
Courtauld History of Dress Association (CHODA) Dress and the Natural World 27 and 28 June 2008 Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London CALL FOR PAPERS...
I've always found that the Ben Nye brand edible blood (zesty mint) washes out completely in cold water. It tastes a bit like cough syrup. Jodi Karjala ...
Karjala, Jodi
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Sep 6, 2007 5:34 pm
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Hello! I am working on a production of Tartuffe, and I am having trouble finding shoes that will pass as 17th century. I really would like the men to have high...
Not a commercial brand, but when I did Bat Boy recently I needed blood with th same qualities (edible and washable). I made it out of children's tempera...
These are cheap, come in many sizes and you can cut them with scissors! http://www.displaycostume.com/store/product.php? productid=48641&cat=1103&page=1...
International Male has what they call a "Cuban Heel Boot" that might work for you. They are leather, come in several colors and cost $69.99. And they go up to...
This has come up before, but I would still highly recommend looking at International Male. They have a slip on shoe, with a cuban heel. Itıs harder to get the...
Melissa Merz
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Sep 8, 2007 2:14 pm
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17th Century shoes for men are fairly easy to make from old cowboy boots. I've used an on-line source for used cowboy boots several times for either Oklahoma,...
melanie starnes
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Sep 8, 2007 2:14 pm
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I have presented at USITT on this as well as had an "Out of the box" article in Southern Theater Magazine (Fall 2005) If you look at Cowboy boots, and cut off...
For restoration shows, I have used Cuban Heel Men's Shoes. Most come in a tie style and in a Slip on style. International male is OK, and last time I got them...
Plain looking cowboy boots with Cuban heels can be cut down (leave a large fake tongue), bound and decorated. I bought a bunch at Walmart several years ago...
I've found that men's dance shoes (with a cuban heel) look pretty good for period shoes. You generally have to cover the lacings, but the period was so...
Hi all, I am currently working on Cabaret and would like for many of the women to wear cloche hats. I have not purchased many hats in the past so I am not...
Hi Jenny, I have had great success with using cowboy boots as a great (and sometimes inexpensive)substitute for Restoration/Baroque/Rococo men's shoe. All you...
Jenny I've used men's latin dance shoes. My actors have told me that they are extremely comfortable to wear. They seem to run around $100 or less, if you did...
We just doen the show last season. We bought mens' latin dance shoes wth cuban heels; leather dyed them to match the costumes; extend the shoe tongue(the...
http://www.hatsupply.com/theatrical.htm -- buckram hat frames so you can create your own, $7.25 for the flapper cloche. http://www.hatshapers.com/ has a...
I'm posting to the list on behalf of my husband who asks if anyone has had any experience in working with students who are vision impaired (or otherwise...
I like Manny's Millinery (26 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10018 -- phone 212 840 2235/36 or http://www.mannys-millinery.com/ ). They are not cheap, but...