COSTUME HIRE COMPANIES
One of the pros for working in one is that it provides more social working hours and stability than freelancing. Photographers, Stylists, Designers, Supervisors and researchers all rely on hire companies to provide costumes for their needs.
HOW TO TAKE A BREAK
I am personally giving you permission to stand up, put down whatever evil thing you are working on, take a breath and walk away. It’s ok, I promise. It will help.
TOP PANTO TIPS
And although pantomimes all follow roughly the same pattern they can be overwhelming, especially your first one. So here’s some hints and tips from someone that’s worked on pantomimes for nearly 10 years…
PANTO TIME
We believe that pantomime contracts for Wardrobe are grossly underpaid. The weekly wage is not increased from the industry norm – even though you are working a 12 show week compared to the normal 8. There are no bonuses or time and a half for working Sundays or bank holidays. And no extra compensation for working around the Christmas holidays often away from home.
SET ETIQUETTE FOR STANDBYS
But I wish I’d had more information about the etiquette because it is a very different environment than being in theatre
WHAT DRAMA SCHOOL DOESN’T TEACH YOU
If you’ve worn some socks don’t ball them up. Who pairs socks to go in the wash? Are you okay?
HOW I FAILED AS A HOD
It helps to be liked, it really does, but some people aren’t going to like you, and you aren’t going to like them – and you have to accept that.
SO WHAT DO YOU DO?!
Members of the wardrobe department have been scuttling around behind the scenes and it’s time to bring them into the spotlight. To kick off this site we thought we’d start with the basics. Who are we and what we do. First off: the start of the story, where a costume’s journey begins: –
SHOULD I TAKE THIS JOB?
Not sure if you the job you’ve been offered is worth it?! Follow this handy flowchart….
THE ART OF NEGOTIATION
Talking about money can feel awkward. But the more you do it the more natural it becomes. But where do you start?
