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How to handle costume fittings when struggling with body image
How to handle costume fittings when struggling with body image

Body image thoughts and performers go together like peanut butter and jelly. In an image-driven profession, where not only are you being seen, but also dressed, it can be hard to feel comfortable being in your healthy body. While I do see the industry starting to change in accepting more people in their natural body size (still a long way to go, but there is movement!), we do still have to be fit for costumes. That can bring up a lot of anxiety for performers with body image concerns.

I had a conversation with a local costume designer to make sure my thoughts on this were correct, and she gave me even more ideas! So let’s talk about how you can work with your costumer to protect your mental health, and look amazing on stage!

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Becoming a Jew at 32
Becoming a Jew at 32

Oy, 2 questions I get a lot are, “why did you convert when no one in your family is Jewish?” and “what did you have to do to convert?” I come from a very prodestant midwestern family. Not overly religious, but we went to church and Sunday school. I’m broadly...

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