What does a typical day look like for you?
I spend time in the costume shop, usually in the afternoons. I assist with any wardrobing tasks, such as distributing laundry or restocking, and any leftover time is spent assisting the shop with whatever they may need. Then, after dinner, I work backstage at a show. First, I preset any costumes needed for changes during the first act, then assist with those changes. At intermission, I set costumes for the second act, then assist with those changes. After the show, I collect the actors’ laundry and put it in the wash.
How have your Muhlenberg experiences helped you in this work?
I worked wardrobe on a dance production at Muhlenberg, and that experience definitely helped prepare me for my current internship. I practiced common wardrobing tasks such as checking in costumes, doing laundry after performances, and assisting with emergency repairs.