“Ever wonder who dreamed up that gorgeous costume on the ingénue? What
makes the villain look so evil?” asks Kay Grant, founder of Theatre Lovers
Community.
Theatre Lovers Community (TLC), an arm of the Albuquerque Theatre Guild
(ATG), presents a panel discussion by talented and notable local theatre
costumers. “You’ll find out how costumers find period pieces, and just what
goes into finding or producing a costume for our local theatres.”
On Saturday, February 2 from 1:30 – 3:30 at Musical Theatre Southwest’s Center for Theatre, 6320-B Domingo NE
(just south of Expo NM), participants will learn how these sorcerers of the
sewing needle get their inspiration and experience, about their most
challenging projects and worst disasters, what it is like working with
actors, and more.
Panel participants include:
· Barbara Bock, Moderator. Bock is a visual artist who has designed
sets and costumes for well over 100 productions since her arrival in New
Mexico in 1976. Among her memorable projects are designs for hand-painted 18
th century gowns* *for* She Stoops to Conquer* at the Adobe; a contemporary
version of *Beyond Therapy* at the Vortex; and the post-modern *PLUNDA* at
UNM with its bubble-wrap designs for the dancers. Recently she did both set
and costumes for her husband Phil Bock’s musical, *Cat on a Streetcar Named
Iguana* at the Adobe.
· Dorothy Baca, professor and costume designer for the UNM
Department of Theatre & Dance, has professional television and film credits
that include *Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Major Dad, Charles in Charge,
Murder, She Wrote*, *Batman and* *Robin, The Longest Yard, *and *What Women
Want*. Baca was the costume supervisor on *Suspect Zero*, starring Ben
Kingsley and *Border Town*, both filmed in New Mexico.
· Rosemary Castro-Gallegos has been designing and building costumes
for over 25 years. She has been the Costume/Wardrobe Supervisor at the
National Hispanic Cultural Center since 2004, designing for the Patty
Disney Zarzuela Series and Teatro Nuevo Mexico. Some productions include *Luisa
Fernanda*, *La Tabenara*, *The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit*, *Yerma*, *The
Fence*, *Real Women Have Curves*, and *The House of Bernarda Alba*. She has
been resident costumer for St. Pius X High since 2003. Rosemary designs for
Bosque School, New Mexico Young Actors, Play Conservatory, and Landmark
Musicals.
· Joe Moncada is an accomplished dancer and dance teacher, and has
costumed for dance competitions, ballet, and musical theatre. He designs
and constructs dance and theatre costumes keeping in mind the performer’s
body type and style. Most recently, he costumed Landmark Musicals’
productions of *Annie, 1776*, and *How to Succeed in Business Without
Really Trying.*
Reservations are highly recommended for this event. Tickets for TLC members
are $5. ATG individual members are $5 before January 18, 2013 and $8 after
that date. General admission is $10 before January 18, 2013 and $13 after. Send
checks made out to Theatre Lovers Community to TLC – Costume Panel, P. O.
Box 20307. Albuquerque, NM 87154-0307. Provide your name, telephone number,
and e-mail address for confirmation. Indicate the names and categories (TLC
member, ATG member) for each person in your party. Reservations received
after January 18, or those who arrive at the door without a pre-paid
reservation are space permitting only.
About Albuquerque Theatre Guild
The Albuquerque Theatre Guild is an award winning 501(c)(3), non-profit
umbrella organization dedicated to making the Albuquerque area’s rich
live-theatre scene better known to both residents and visitors alike.
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