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What a Head of Wardrobe wished their Production Manager knew…

Roundtable Discussion

The idea of this round table is to inform production managers what they wish they knew about wardrobe. The session will be a conversation with a Head of Wardrobe and costume designer to speak openly about what they want the PMs and Leadership teams would consider when budgeting, planning and working with the wardrobe department.

After attending the round table, attendees will be able to identify better wardrobe aspects that they might have been unaware of, like the importance of measurements and fittings before rehearsal, the number of fittings, how soon they may then need to start working on a show depending on the casts needs, the importance of a IBPOC consultant when the show requires them, the type of kit that a wardrobe stitcher might bring and whether or not they should be reimbursed (just like carpenters) if you are going to have wigs.. then what does that mean, laundry and dry cleaning why is it essential to think about this before you approve a show, etc.

Presenters: Eugenio Saenz Flores, Michelle Barnier, CS (Fergie) Fergusson-Vaux and Jacqueline Robertson Cull.

Eugenio Saenz Flores: A Mexican-Canadian, Eugenio is currently attending the Yale School of Drama's Technical Design and Production program. Eugenio has worked across Canada, Mexico, the US and the UAE. Eugenio has served as Technical Director for Calgary Opera, The Arts Club Theatre (Stanley Stage & Tours), Vertigo Theatre, Forte Musical Theatre Guild, Ghost River Theatre, the Yale School of Drama, and Calgary Stampede's Grand Stand Show and the Stratfrod Festival as Associate Technical Director. As a Production Manager, he has worked with the Queer Arts Festival in Vancouver, the Making Treaty 7 tour to RMTC (Winnipeg) and the NAC (Ottawa), and Alberta Theatre Projects. As part of his training, Eugenio interned for Aurora Productions in New York City, Young People Theatre in Toronto and the Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario. Eugenio graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada and holds a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Michelle Barnier: Costume Director at the Stratford Festival - Bio notes to come.

CS (Fergie) Fergusson-Vaux: As a veteran theatre arts professional I value new methodologies, well loved traditions, and nurturing human input. I believe theatre is transformative comfort food; pushing and stretching your perceptions of the world while feeding your soul. I’ve sought out work in varied environments with myriad personalities, with the belief that great art comes from a diverse community. I've spent years working with other artists, community organizers, apprentices, interns, volunteers (and the occasional policymaker) to create vigorous content.

Jacqueline Robertson Cull: Bio notes to come.