shoe biz
One of the tricky parts of working in theatre is that you must be able to replicate any time or place, using only (for the most part) the goods and services available in your city. I'm presently attempting to make an average-sized man appear to be very very tall. His platform boots from years prior have disappeared, so it's up to me to find appropriate replacements. However, I have a couple of truths working against me -- 1, the proximity to Halloween means all the local thrift stores have been picked clean of any unusual footwear, 2, the recent trend toward flat-soled, pointy shoes means platforms are hard to find except in the goth/industrial realm (Hot Topic, here I come!)
It's becoming obvious that successful costuming requires a keen knowledge of your city.
It's becoming obvious that successful costuming requires a keen knowledge of your city.