Katie Irish - Manhunt, The Americans, & Symbolism in Costumes

The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Katie Irish and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Katie Irish - This Designer began as an assistant designer for Broadway shows like: Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fences, Shrek then moved on to The Americans Series and the mini-series about Lincoln's assassination, Manhunt on Apple+ Topics Include: Raised with a pilot father Theatre vs Scripted Tv Swimming in a pool vs swimming in the ocean Working while raising children Assistant on Spiderman on Broadway Working on the Americans Manhunt -  Surprising Colors of the period Creating a pitch deck for characters How to discuss budget with producers Metaphors/Anchors in Manhunt Stanton "Mars" as 'the wolf' Symbolism that helps ground a character Flower symbolism in the period Mary Todd Lincoln's dress Traits she wish she had Words of wisdom A top place to travel A top costume movie Genre wants to design for