Ohhhhhhhhh ok yeah that definitely complicates it a little. they could maybe work on one new one together then they both get the experience and now you have two? Plus, bonus, you can use the pieces of the existing one as stencils to speed up the process for the new one.
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Violet Jones
NYCDOE - Office of Arts and Special Projects
NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-18-2025 12:26
From: Yvette Geissinger
Subject: Costume Design Thespy
Thanks for the help, Violet! We have one stored in the classroom that our designers can use, but naturally, there's only one, and I have two students with designs. I'll let them know and see how they want to handle it
| Dallas High School 1250 SE Holman Avenue Dallas, OR 97338 https://dallas.k12.or.us "You never know what life will bring, only what you bring to life." -Bright Star Ask yourself, "Is it good for kids?" |
Original Message:
Sent: 12/18/2025 12:10:00 PM
From: Violet Jones
Subject: RE: Costume Design Thespy
Hi!
Technical theater teacher here, focus on scenery and costumes. While I don't have any student examples I can share at the moment, I can say from my experience with tech competitions/expos throughout my career that when it comes to scenery at this level, I think it is worth it to have the student make their own model of the theater/venue for their design since they'll absolutely need to do that in their continuing education. However, I've never encountered a situation where a student couldn't use an existing venue model for their presentation. Typically unless it is explicitly mentioned somewhere in rules or regulations, it isn't mandatory. The model of the set that the student makes is the primary focus. I would just caution that if the venue models you have are not in good shape, that it is better to either refurbish/repaint/etc. the existing one if possible or make a new one so the entirety of the presentation will look more professional. Also make sure the venue box you're using matches the scale that the student is designing in! That would be the one detail of a box that would throw off the whole presentation.
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Violet Jones
NYCDOE - Office of Arts and Special Projects
NY
Original Message:
Sent: 12-17-2025 14:28
From: Yvette Geissinger
Subject: Costume Design Thespy
I am also in need of examples in tech to show students! We have a ton of Stage Management books from previous years, but not any tech examples. I have students working on Sound Design, Costume Construction, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, as well as Stage Management. My focus before this position was lighting, and with the resources here, I have done well with Stage Management, but unless the student has gone to regionals or State, I have no way to show them what they are asked to do.
For instance, does Scenic Design require a model of the venue made by the student as well as the model of the set? Or can we use an existing model of the space to put their design into? All the things I have seen at State have a model of the venue, made by the students, but I don't see that requirement on any checklist for that discipline.
Thanks in advance!
| Dallas High School 1250 SE Holman Avenue Dallas, OR 97338 https://dallas.k12.or.us "You never know what life will bring, only what you bring to life." -Bright Star Ask yourself, "Is it good for kids?" |
Original Message:
Sent: 12/16/2025 12:29:00 PM
From: Cathy Archer
Subject: Costume Design Thespy
I have a student who is working on a costume design thespie. I am wondering if anyone has a student costume design thespie they would be willing to share with me to help her in the process. It has been a long time since a student did this and I do not have anything to show her as an example. Thank you in advance for your help
Cathy
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Cathy Archer
EdTA Member or Troupe Director
Rutland High School
VT
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