The theatre costume is an essential element of production. It is a 'skin' creatively considered and crafted to complete character. Conceived by the designer it is animated by the actor; contributing to narrative in play or musical through its functionality and ability to transport an audience to a specific place and time.

The theatre costume is also invested with extensive time and dollar in its construction, for it needs to be durable and service the longevity of extensive production seasons. Costumes are utilised eight shows a week and with that use comes a necessity for maintenance and care.

Lucetta Stapleton is a custodian of the theatre costume. Having assumed the many roles constructing, maintaining and celebrating costumes, she has contributed to the spectacle we enjoy when attending live theatre. She has filled crucial production roles backstage that include Dresser, Assistant Head of Wardrobe, Wardrobe Supervisor and Co-ordinator. She knows the art of costume and insightfully attends to delivering the sartorial story-telling splendour of these garments.

Lucetta has recently been working on the musical Hamilton, and soon heads to Melbourne to take up the role of Deputy Head of Wardrobe with Moulin Rouge. It is a role that fills her with excitement. Another opportunity to tell yet another story, through costume.

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