Idle Hands Costuming she/her
When did you did join the cabaret community? What inspired you to become involved?
burlesque scene I joined circa 2005 wanting to create costumes for stage for both soloists and groups.What is your favourite act to perform?
I made a Leigh bowery inspired all-over patterned floral outfit for Karla Marx. Also any billowy robe or peignoir are my favorites!What trend do you want to see more of? What trend do you wish would STOP?
I love mash up of comedy and political/dark themes. If it doesn’t resonate, I don’t go to the show so there isn’t any trend I would like to see less of cus they might resonate for someone else. I don’t like when shows don’t start on time but c’est la vie!Can you describe a moment that challenged you as a performer?
As a costumer – anything tear away on body-con stretch! It’s not easily done.Have you ever dealt with burn out? How did you manage it?
With costuming rarely – if anything sometimes the technical challenges of a desired outcome require me to pause and take a LONG break from it.From where do you draw inspiration to create new art?
Haute Couture Runway Shows. Reading fiction and non-fictionDid you ever consider an alternative stage name? What was it? Who would that person have been?
— I had a stage name when I was kittening! shhhhhhh. Cherry ValanceIf you could learn one new performance skill what would it be?
costuming – more on the techniques of quick reveals.What is your DREAM SHOW? Money is no object. Who is your DREAM CAST? (dead or alive)
my dream is to do costuming/wardrobe full timeDo you have a mantra or philosophy that defines this moment of your performance career? Has this changed over time?
Yes. “step back and think about how far the costume will be from audience – so chill out about perfection!Would you share your goals for yourself, or any advice for others in the community?
learn from mistakes! try and try again. Practice techniques even if you don’t have a project/show.