#wardrobestories

The last few weeks have been very crazy for me. I was able to get involved on the Costume Design and Wardrobe team for the filming of Season 2 of a locally filmed web series. I am currently sitting on set during the tail end of dinner break on our last day of shooting until after Hurricane Sandy passes by. I have had long days. Seen the sun go down and come up again on the same set. Made a lot of friends. Gained a lot of professional contacts.

It has been a rewarding experience working on a project as a crew member for a change. Though I have experience building sets and costumes, I usually find myself acting on stage. This web series shoot has opened my eyes to how important it is to be kind to your tech staff. I have worked with a range of actors over the last two weeks ranging from lovely and talented to very ungrateful, rude and unappreciative people. I always try to have a pleasant disposition toward tech staff, but I can honestly say I have snapped in a stressful moment at one time or another.

From now on, I promise to always, at the very least, say thank you to any tech, crew, or management personnel I work with from this day forward! I hope you will all do the same, too!