Has anyone ever used stage smoke in a costume? I was hoping to make smoke come from a bullethole in a costume (this is a comedy, so some staginess is...
... reform. .. I am not at an institution, but I have to say that I graduated from a small liberal arts theater department with a great appreciation for the...
Kerry, All theatre majors at our school are enrolled in a 0 credit class called "Professional theatre Practices" They must enroll and pass 8 semesters to...
I've recently discovered liquid Febreeze for the wash. It's about $10 a bottle at your local grocery store. I would only risk it on synthetic wigs, but it...
Kerry: We are a small program like yours here is what we do: We have a practicum class that all theatres majors must take AFTER they declare a major. They...
Several years ago, our department reworked our production course offerings, and it's made a huge diffence in the manner in which we are able to produce shows....
At Brooklyn College we have two full time staff members working in our costume shop, the Assistant Shop Manager and myself as Shop Manager. We have at present...
When I was in college, there was an "independent study" designation. It covered all hours you spent doing college work for which there was no specific class...
We are having a three-day open house, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at The Costume Gallery Websites. The Gallery now contains ten websites about costume, fashion, & textile...
What kind of blood is best for blood splatters, which need to be re-freshed for continuity purposes? I also need to know what kind and brand of blood( for...
San Jose State University, Department of Television, Radio, Film and Theatre is searching for a replacement Costume/Makeup Instructor for Spring 2009. This...
Good to know. We ended up using a deodorizing dog shampoo and conditioner called "Fresh n Clean". It required several soaks, rinse repeats, but the wigs now...
I gather it's possible to rent wigs - good ones - but haven't had much luck in reaching the one contact I have for that - anyone have any good suggestions?...
Susan Smythe
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Oct 3, 2008 1:41 am
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Wig Boys has always been very reliable and their lace fronts are good. They offer a good rental price for academic institutions and they are very quick to...
Pisano, Linda M.
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Oct 3, 2008 3:12 pm
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THERE WILL BE A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF ROSEMARY INGHAM: REMEMBERING ROSEMARY at THE WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE 641 D Street, NW (7th & D) Washington, DC 20004 ...
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I had the same problem last year, and someone on this list recommended WigBoys in LA. Since I'm in WV, I have no local options - these guys were terrific to...
I use Theatrical Hair Goods in California, and have had nothing but good experiences with them! It's run by Judy Disbrow, who is also a wig artist with the San...
Try putting cornstarch or talc powder into one of those hand held rings that usually are used to squirt water. You can find them in party stores in the ...
It is my pleasure to announce that the Costume Design and Technology Commission have selected Lenna Kaleva as their 2009 USITT Distinguished Achievement Award...
I have some questions for all those educators out there, especially those at small liberal arts institutions. I teach at one, and wonder if you can offer me...
This is a totally random toy site--but we used the Wizard Stick in the smokestack hat in Experiment with an Airpump, and it worked reasonably well. It may...
To rent wigs, try Broadway Wig Company. Their prices are reasonable, and I have been pleased with the quality. I rented from them for several movie/TV...
I am selling some of my costume/clothing/attire books since I've moved into non-profit work. Please e-mail me personally for a list. I have some costume...