Things Change As Time Passes

So it's been a really long time since I last wrote and a lot has changed.

As a theatre major I basically have to take classes in every area (directing, stagecraft, acting, costume design, and theatre history). When I switched to being a theatre major my full intent was to be an actress and perform on Broadway. I still hope to do this but within the past few months I have discovered that I much more enjoy working in the costume shop and spending my time behind the scenes and backstage helping the actors get ready.

A friend in my acting class helped me get into the GVSU mainstage show Rhinoceros and I was able to help with the costumes during tech week and the performances. My main job was to paint one of the actors green and gray before his scene and then during his scene add more paint to his hands and face as well as put on horns that would get bigger and bigger. I had a blast helping this actor as well as many of the other actors in the show. I also got to sew a few things for the show (like tablecloths and torn clothes) and get to know the head costume ladies and their shop. I will hopefully get to work in the costume shop next year for pay which will be the best job ever. To sew and get paid for it is the best job I can think of.

It is that latter sentence that makes me feel like I belong in costume design/construction. Acting was a desire and I'd still like to be on Broadway some day but sewing is my passion. Sewing is one of those things that de-stresses me and if I could sew every day of my life, I think that would be amazing.