I am often asked what is your favorite costume show that you have done. My usual answer is, the next one. Over my last 20 seasons our shop has created everything from creatures and house dresses to glamorous evening wear. Some of our most challenging work often goes un-noticed. We have faced full costume changes that must happen in less than 30 seconds or right in front of your eyes to up close detailed reproductions of period clothing that can have over 25 hooks and eyes and 26 steel boned corsets. The fun is making it all work and have it fit into the overall look of a show.
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This gown from “An Ideal Husband” was a tribute to the famous 1887 John Singer Sargent painting of Louise Pomeroy Inches. Its simplicity was its difficulty as there is no way to hide a mistake. (Design: Dot Auchmoody photo: Esther Snyder)
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These satin pajamas for “She Loves Me” were inspired by a 1930’s vintage set in our archive collection. (Design: Mollie LaTorre photo: Drew Attanasio)
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Adding traditional costume elements to our designs for Maleficent in Disney’s “Descendants the Musical” (Design Mary Anne McAvoy-McKerrow photo: Drew Attanasio)
Dot Auchmoody is the Resident Costume Designer & Costume Shop Manager for The Naples Players.