A reflection, teaching the next generation
A couple of weeks ago I ran a “Backstage Theatre Workshop” for kids aged 8-11. As part of that session we designed and made capes and masks of our own superheroes
Day: May 2, 2025
A couple of weeks ago I ran a “Backstage Theatre Workshop” for kids aged 8-11. As part of that session we designed and made capes and masks of our own superheroes
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what to expect if you are commissioning a costume for the first time or if you are making for a new client you can send this to help them know what to expect.
Showing people that we expect to be paid on time and that we know our rights helps our entire industry and hopefully lowers the chances of people trying this in the future so be strong and fight for what you deserve.
I remember the designer being massively behind with the set so I stayed one night to help paint it. And on opening night everything costume-wise was as ready as it could be, so I asked if anyone needed any help. The FOH manager asked me if I could hoover and then watched me do it. Keen, foolish, underpaid and exploited.