Costume Fabrication and Production Studio Staff costumestaff@utlists.utexas.edu
Nanette Acosta, Costume Production Director & Professor Nanette.acosta@austin.utexas.edu
Desiree Humphries, Costume Production Associate Desiree.Humphries@austin.utexas.edu
Jonathan Waters, Costume Production Associate. Jonathan.Waters@austin.utexas.edu
Poua Yang, Lead Draper Poua.Yang@austin.utexas.edu
Sarah Barbour, Lead Draper Sarah.Barbour@austin.utexas.edu
Tanya Olalde, Crafts Artisan tolalde@austin.utexas.edu
Costume Studio Events & File Sharing
Google Calendars – fittings, meetings, parties, events, etc.
Please accept every individual invitation IMMEDIATELY to view them on your personal google calendar.
UT Box – shared information, measurements, production information, etc.
You will be added to relevant costume folders on UT Box.
Everything you need to know can be found there (including this orientation).
Safety & Security
Winship Building Access
Front Doors are unlocked M-F 8am-5pm. All other doors are by proximity access only.
Winship is CLOSED and ALARMED from 2am-6am. NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DURING THESE HOURS. Call UT Police if leaving after the doors are alarmed.
During regular hours, DO NOT leave doors propped open. They will trigger an alarm.
To use the loading dock garage door, you must call UT police at (512) 471-4441 then press 9 for a non-emergency operator.
Winship Emergency Plan
Link above includes IMPORTANT evacuation and shelter in place info.
Know your EXIT options! Studio exit is the East Stairwell.
Primary Assembly area is 23rd Street Circle, Secondary Assembly is North of SAC.
Active Shooter- Run/Hide/Fight: visit UT Police site for helpful info on what to do in this situation.
Safety & Emergency Info: UT Police 512-471-4441
http://www.utexas.edu/police
Note locations of Emergency Call Boxes direct line to UTPD 911, immediate officer response.
LiveSafe App: a free mobile app designed to prevent crime and enable better incident response.
Surewalk is available 7 days a week from 8pm-2am (within a limited service area, see map)
UT Night Rides- Free Lyft rides provided by the university (within limited service areas).
For more safety tips, visit UTPD’S crime prevention website.
Costume Studio General Info (Studio Access)
Studio hours are M-F 9am-6pm
Keys- DO NOT LOAN YOUR KEYS TO ANYONE!!!
Costume Designer and Costume Technician key rings are available for checkout from Nanette. You will keep these keys for your 3 years
If you need additional keys, key slips are issued by the building manager: David Thomases
Provide him with the rooms/facilities you need access to and your EID. He will notify you when your key slip is available. Pick up keys at Lock & Keys (see map on their site for hours & location).
Keys to limited access costume areas are in the lock box for check out in the staff office.
Studio Safety & Studio Shutdown
If you are working after hours, alone, or with only a few other people, please lock the studio doors.
For safety reasons, Undergraduate students are not allowed to work alone in the studio. They must be accompanied by their TA, a Graduate Student, Faculty, or Staff.
The last person to leave the studio should follow Shutdown Procedures:
Make sure all irons are properly turned off and unplugged (see Irons section below)
Turn off all lights (see light switches/fuse box info below)
Lock all outer doors. (Main double doors and side door)
If you are the last one to leave the front of the shop, please follow the same shutdown procedure. Staff working in other areas are unable to monitor the main studio.
Main Studio Spaces (2.170) - Care & Supplies
The Studio is a shared professional workspace
Please keep quiet especially during class times. Students, please use headphones for media.
TA’s, please be aware of the noise level of your students.
Classroom Area
Classroom tables are a shared workspace ONLY when class is not in session.
If working in this area outside of class time, please clean & clear the tables after use.
TA’s, please make sure tables are clean after classes.
Shared Machines (including any staff machines if you have permission to use them after hours)
Keep area clean. Report any issues IMMEDIATELY to staff (costumestaff@utlists.utexas.edu)
Graduate Costume Tech Spaces
Kitchen: sink/dining area is your responsibility to maintain and keep clean.
Graduate Costume Tech Storage Cubbies- are your responsibility to manage.
Graduate Costume Tech Student Worktables- are your responsibility to manage.
Location of Recycling/Landfill Bins & Sharps Disposal (see Sustainability initiatives/Disposal)
Notion Supply Wall/Drawers (Supplies are for production use ONLY)
Please do not keep supplies at your table. Take what you need and return to drawer.
If you use the last of something, or open the last from overstock, inform staff IMMEDIATELY. Write it on the “Supplies Needed” clipboard AND Email costumestaff@utlists.utexas.edu
Irons
How to turn the irons on/off
Turn ON: Switch iron on, wait for 10 minutes and then open steam valve ¼-½ of a turn.
Turn OFF: Turn off steam valve, press button to release steam until you no longer see any steam, switch off and unplug iron!
Iron care
Please see staff if there are any issues
Notify staff immediately when you notice the iron is building up with residue
Water/Filters: Add water from faucets or filtered water from drinking fountain as needed to steam jugs. If you want to treat the algae that grows, scrub bottle and clean all filter layers with a 1:3 vinegar/water soak and put back carefully. (Performed each semester). No need to change iron resin beads, they get switched out each semester by staff.
Fitting Rooms (Small and Large)
Priority use of the fitting rooms is for production or class use during class hours.
For any other use, please email costumestaff@utlists.utexas.edu to request time.
Light Switches & Fuse Box
These switches control the front half of the studio lights.
Fuse Box: Only turn ON/OFF light fuses when necessary. Look for RED. Only turn off/on switches labeled in RED. Leave the rest alone please.
314M/324P TA Class Supplies
TA’s are responsible for keeping these drawers organized.
Supplies in this area are NOT communal and strictly for 314M and 324P classes.
Ask staff for any additional supplies needed. Do not store studio production supplies here.
Assigned Student Drawers
All costume students are assigned a drawer to store personal items or projects. If you don’t have one, but believe you should, see a staff member.
Things can go missing around here so keep your personal belongings locked up or hidden away.
Staff Area
Costume Labeling Drawer- Please follow labeling guidelines and use appropriate supplies.
Location of Fabric Recycling (see Sustainability initiatives/Disposal)
Crew Rack
Do not put anything on this cart without draper knowledge/permission (Poua & Sarah).
TA’s see 324P TA’s and Draper/Tailor Expectations document for more details.
All unauthorized items will be tossed or restocked.
Staff Tables, Machines, & Irons
For use by Staff, Guest Drapers, Guest Stitchers
Please ask Staff for permission to use.
Cubbies- For production use only. Some are for staff, production fabric, and stock storage.
Light Switches- switches are for the staff half of the studio lights
Large Fitting Room- see “Fitting Rooms” info above
Dress Form Storage (accessible during the day, locked at night and on weekends)
Dress forms must be checked out and checked back in when returned.
Before using, you must read the Dress Form Use and Care guidelines
Re-Stock Hallway
(located between the main studio & freight elevator bay/middle hallway)
Items to be restocked can be placed here. Will be restocked by Stock student employees
Do not put an entire show’s worth of items to be restocked here.
Please remove any safety pins and remove from show hangers before returning things to stock
A note about class projects: Every year there are beautiful works made in classes. They are sometimes left in stock. While we appreciate your craft, please do not assume we want to keep it in stock. Please ask costume staff before restocking any personal projects. Stock has very limited space.
Freight Elevator Bay/Middle Hallway (2.220)
Elevator Bay
This is a production storage space and a shared workspace. Please clean & clear area after use.
Grommet Setter, Grinder, Tool Battery Recharge Station, Paper Cutter, Walking Foot Machine, and Designer/guest workspace are located here.
Designer/guest workspace
Computer is for designer/ guest use. Anyone with a log in can add you to the computer.
Costume Studio printer (WIN Staff Minolta C224e) can be accessed from here. Printing is for production use only!
Some craft supplies and tools are stored in the gray cabinets. Some supplies and tools are locked up for safekeeping. Ask Tanya if you cannot find a craft tool or craft supplies you need.
Freight Elevator- limit individual use during busy times. Must have a key to travel up to our floor.
Middle Hallway
Frequently used Costume Stock Items stored here.
The area along the dye room wall is occasionally a show staging area.
Shipping Station – mostly used by project managers and their assistants.
Soft Plastics Recycling (see Sustainability initiatives/Disposal for more info)
Sanitizing Dryer – Used to sanitize costumes. Ask Staff for use.
Laundry Area (2.220)
Laundry Backstock- hand towels, detergent, dryer sheets, stain treatments, etc.
Laundry is identified using magnetic signage displaying the project title. To avoid laundry loss, ensure signage follows items from machines to baskets.
“This Laundry Belongs To” signage is available for your project. Please write your name using a dry erase maker.
Washing Machines
Please read all signs before using, ask staff if you need help.
Please process laundry in a timely manner. Do not leave things in the machines overnight.
Dryers
Check the lint trap before use. The key is on a chain to the left of the machines.
Please do not leave items in dryers overnight. Please put items away.
Dye Room- email Tanya to schedule use or training. Must be fit tested for a respirator to use.
Back Hallway (2.3 Corridor)
Costume Studio Directory- includes costume stock, tools, and supplies
Kate Freer’s Office (2.304)
Storage area TBD
Kitchen Area
Shared space, please clean up any mess/spills immediately
Refrigerator, Microwave, Toaster Oven, & storage cabinets are for communal use.
Please label everything with your name and a date using masking tape & sharpie.
Fridge clean outs happen periodically, reminder emails will be sent out.
Fabric Stock
Guidelines for use are posted. PLEASE CLOSE DRAWERS ALL THE WAY.
Wardrobe Office (2.308)
limited access area, see staff if needed.
Staff Office (2.310)
Desi H., Jonathan, Sarah, Poua, keys lock box, production printer
Jewelry Stock & folded Costume Stock
keys to jewelry stock are in the staff lockbox.
Tall Storage Closets
Soft dress forms, empty fabric roll overstock, hanging fabric, fabric on rolls, & dressing room robes are stored here.
Nanette’s office (2.316)
Craft Room/Fabrication Lab (2.318)
Fabrication lab use by permission only. Email Tanya to schedule use or training.
Tanya, Cricut Maker, Lulzbot Mini 3D printer, Knitting Machine, Embroidery Machine.
Some craft supplies & tools.
Commercial Pattern Storage-to be moved
includes modern, vintage, & historical patterns
Wig & Makeup Storage
Please do not use without permission.
Main Costume Stock (Basement)
Supervised by Desiree “Dezi” Humphries
Limited access area. Key available for checkout in lock box . Mask wearing strongly encouraged.
Who can use Costume Stock?
Graduate Costume Design students (and their assistants) will have access to pull items for main stage productions as needed.
Graduate Costume Tech Students needing to borrow items for Draping and Tailoring projects.
Grad and Undergrad costume Students participating in production outside of the Theatre and Dance Dept need to email and arrange a contract and rental sheet. While an appointment is not needed, we strongly encourage you to arrange a time during stock hours to get assistance
While an appointment is not necessary all items taken out of stock for outside projects must be documented. Please be advised using the costume stock for outside projects is a privilege
All others must make an appointment.
For more information about borrowing and renting please consult our Wiki Page located on the front page
Costume Restock
Costumes that were worn for shows or projects must be washed and/or sanitized before restocking.
Shows are struck by student workers, wardrobe, or studio staff.
Personal projects are restocked or placed on the restock racks in basement or studio.
Please remove any safety pins and remove from show hangers before returning things to stock
A note about class projects: Every year there are beautiful works made in classes. They are sometimes left in stock. While we appreciate your craft, please do not assume we want to keep it in stock. Please ask costume staff before restocking any personal projects. Stock has very limited space.
What if there’s a class project and a friend really wants to borrow something?
They must make an appointment. Please do not lend out your keys.
What about non-costume faculty?
Faculty can inquire about borrowing costumes in advance by emailing Dezi.