EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 1H 50M
Fire Extinguishers, Fast Zippers, and 65 Bodies: Behind the Scenes with Sarah McCarroll
from APEX Hour at SUU · host Ryan Paul, Sarah McCarroll
Key Takeaway 1: The structural mechanics of running a 65-person costume shop during peak build, balancing artisan craftsmanship with the daily logistics of wardrobe supervision. Key Takeaway 2: How historical clothing and silhouettes—from Victorian leg-of-mutton sleeves to corsets—function as social commentary and shape physical movement on stage. Key Takeaway 3: The distinction between costume design and costume technology, and the career advice that "there is no schedule but your schedule" when building a healthy life in the arts. Connect with SUU & The Festival: Discover upcoming speaker events at suu.edu/apex Book your tickets to the 65th anniversary season at bard.org ***Eccles APEX Website: https://www.suu.edu/apex
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Step behind the sewing machines with Sarah McCarroll, costume shop supervisor for the Utah Shakespeare Festival and professor of theater history. Explore the intricate balance between artisan craftsmanship, historic body silhouettes, and the high-stakes logistics of managing a 65-person costume shop during a bustling festival season.
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