29 Mar 2019

Shizuka Kai

i. I work as a: Set/Props Designer and Puppeteer/Puppet Creator. ii. I do this creative work because: I love exploring different mediums of art, collaborating with others, and making an impact on people with live theatre. iii. Personal qualities that help me in my work are: Being easy-going and always

19 Feb 2019

Monica Emme

i. I work as a: Props and puppet Builder and general maker for theatre.  Currently working on Carousel Theatre for Young People’s Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In a Play”. ii. I do this creative work because:  If this were not my work, I would be making and creating anyway. 

06 May 2018

Vancouver Opera Backstage

It was the night before the opening of Lady Macbeth and Parvin Mirhady, Head of Wardrobe for The Vancouver Opera, had all the costumes ready to go. Then, she got the call: the leading lady was coming down with a sore throat, her replacement might need to go on instead.