Unbuttoned: the art and artists of theatrical costume design

1. Design

Creating the vision

The bold colorist : Richard Hudson

A passion for collaboration : Julie Scobeltzine

Revealing characters : Fabio Toblini

Continually exploring : David C. Woolard

Bringing it all together : Alain Germain

2. Sourcing materials

Filling in the outlines

Supporting the design : shopper Sarah Bahr

A library of textiles : Eduardo Madrid at B & J Fabrics

Supplying the choices : purchasing manager Tim Blacker

3. Draping and cutting

Sculpting the shape

Costume architect : Kjersten Lester-Moratzka

Transforming bodies : Triffin Morris

Translating the sketch : David Arevalo

4. Fabric embellishment

Crating a custom surface

Lizards and cats : painter Parmelee Tolkan

From traditional to digital : painter-dyer Caroline Dignes

Sparkle and texture : bead manager Polly Isham Kinney

5. Construction

Building the garment

Couture and stage : costumer Quentin Desfray

A love of sewing : stitcher Louisa Williams

Part of the process : first hand Ashley Rigg

6. Crafts and millinery

Creating accessories

Testing the molds : milliner Arnold Levine

Drilling and melting : the Crafts Department at Parsons-Meares, Ltd.

Hats, headdresses, and helmets : milliner Deborah Nash

Leather as a medium : craftsman Yann Boulet

Building masks, building relationships : craftsman Brian Russman

7. Wigs and hair

Finishing the look

Rotating repertory : David Zimmerman

The danger of live performance : Christine "Micki" Chomicki

Finding the context : Heather Fleming

8. Putting it all together

Creating a character.