The Captivation of Costuming
Struggling with the uncooperative zipper of the frantic actress's dress, I realized I would need a new one in under five minutes before her next scene on stage. I rushed to the overflowing box of supplies and realised we didn’t have any more zippers! On the advice of a fellow costumer, we began to search for a new dress only to find the remaining one was three sizes too big for our actress. Amidst a flurry of humming sewing machines; we were able to take the dress in four inches and have our actress ready just seconds before her next stage entrance. The adrenaline coursing through my veins solidified my passion for costuming even more.
I started costuming in the 10th grade and through the years have developed time management, how to handle stressful situations, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Costuming is such a big part of a show, yet not many people give it a second thought.I am mesmerized by the techniques used to transform pre-existing outfits and discarded scraps into beautiful creations. Though making the costumes is important, the most thrilling part is being backstage and …show more content…
In my desire to learn more I turn to my teacher, Terri Valentine, and my peer, Morgan Earles. Terri Valentine, taught me the basics of costuming. Her years of teaching costume and makeup provide a great resource for any questions I have. Morgan started costuming like me and has become a well-rounded seamstress as I would like to be. We have worked together on several shows and I have learned so much from her methods, which may differ slightly from mine. Costuming has taken over my life when this summer I was offered the opportunity to work with a community theater production of Sweet Charity creating the hope that there are opportunities to continue my passion even after high
Struggling with the uncooperative zipper of the frantic actress's dress, I realized I would need a new one in under five minutes before her next scene on stage. I rushed to the overflowing box of supplies and realised we didn’t have any more zippers! On the advice of a fellow costumer, we began to search for a new dress only to find the remaining one was three sizes too big for our actress. Amidst a flurry of humming sewing machines; we were able to take the dress in four inches and have our actress ready just seconds before her next stage entrance. The adrenaline coursing through my veins solidified my passion for costuming even more.
I started costuming in the 10th grade and through the years have developed time management, how to handle stressful situations, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Costuming is such a big part of a show, yet not many people give it a second thought.I am mesmerized by the techniques used to transform pre-existing outfits and discarded scraps into beautiful creations. Though making the costumes is important, the most thrilling part is being backstage and …show more content…
In my desire to learn more I turn to my teacher, Terri Valentine, and my peer, Morgan Earles. Terri Valentine, taught me the basics of costuming. Her years of teaching costume and makeup provide a great resource for any questions I have. Morgan started costuming like me and has become a well-rounded seamstress as I would like to be. We have worked together on several shows and I have learned so much from her methods, which may differ slightly from mine. Costuming has taken over my life when this summer I was offered the opportunity to work with a community theater production of Sweet Charity creating the hope that there are opportunities to continue my passion even after high