Theatre tech / costume tech.. right fit?

theater_mom
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:11:57 +0000

If my daughter’s experience is representative, tech theater students work on films from time to time–as part of the curriculum, outside class, on internships. The whole structure of academic departments makes it seem like film and theater are separate, but that’s not always so in fact. I’ve also met someone from her school who works on movies. She says that a costume is a costume (although you can’t cut corners as easily on film). In fact, costume is one of the easiest areas in which to move from theater to film (as opposed to lighting, for example).

As far as experience goes, your own costumes will give them a good idea of your potential. You can also use sketches and swatches to show your ideas. I think you’ll be an appealing because you’ve got more life experience and you’re more motivated.