Recent content by BarBear

Mine aren't, largely because I and the companies I usually work with simply don't have the resources to do so. My graduate program did require those in the costume course to sew their projects by hand, and the company we trained with has done at least one show with all hand-sewn replica...

Reviving an old thread here, but I can't resist this conversation. I think it's one of the most important ones to be having in the theatre community.As a Shakespearean, I have the luxury of doing whatever I want because the plays are all in the public domain. I have the challenge, though, of...

I'd have to vote for Corson as well. As far as I'm concerned, it's THE standard. I don't see anything wrong with getting the 1989 edition; while makeup technology has changed a bit (newer formulations, better options for those with latex allergies, etc.), the principles of stage makeup have not...

Hey all!I'm a new member here despite lurking occasionally for years. I'm a professional actor, director, and educator (I know, *BOO! HISS!* for those 1st two), but my first non-dance recital theatre experience was as a techie in high school. And since I usually work with...