Gabriella Montez is the leading lady in “High School Musical”, and she, in contrast to most leading ladies, wants to be a part of the chorus. She has recently moved to a new school, and, having struggled with her identity at her old school, she just wants to sit back, get the feel of the…
I have a new project starting . . costumes for a production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”. My sister is costuming this show and was planning on renting costumes. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out for her, so instead, it’s into the sewing room. The show hasn’t been cast yet, but in the meantime, it seemed…
At the end of the first act of “High School Musical” (HSM) Sharpay is supposed to take a cake to the face. The audience LOVES this–the cast member playing Sharpay, not so much (note she is crossing her arms to keep from fending him off). This is a do-able event as Sharpay has…
I decided to start my blogging about “High School Musical” (HSM) with Sharpay and Ryan, because that was where I started, and many of my other costuming decisions branched off of my vision for them–either complimentary, or in contrast. Early on, I decided that they should dress in coordinating clothes, and that pink would be…
Disney’s “High School Musical” (the Musical) is the theatrical version of the highly successful 2006 Disney Original Movie by the same name. The theatrical version runs pretty true to the movie, with the exception of the elimination of Troy’s mother, and the addition of Jack Scott, the narrator. The general story is a combination of…
My costuming life has been revolving around red and white these days . . hopefully finishing up “High School Musical” soon so I can move on without guilt! At some point I will share what I did . . . but I regret it is nothing too inspired. Anyone can order red & white uniforms…
My nephew recently messaged me asking for help with a costume. He sent me this picture and wanted to know if I had any tips or tricks to help make the blue shirt costume. Well . . .let’s just say I fired up the old computer and sent him a LONG email suggesting where to…
It is Spring Musical time again . . . and I am working on costuming our local production of ” Disney’s High School Musical”. Let’s just say . . . I am already sick of red and white! Go Wildcats! In the opening number we will have a mini-marching band as part of the back-to-school…
You may have noticed this post is a liiiittle off-topic for me. No . . . it’s not a trick costume. As my kids have gotten older, and especially as they are moving from poor-college-student to employed-young-adults, I frequently get messages saying “Hey, can I get the recipe for ________”. (Typically this will be while they…
This is a little project that I did before Christmas. I probably should have made a point to be a little more timely in my blogging . . but better late than never, right? By now, any of you who follow my blog know that I love to start projects with a tablecloth. This is…
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