The Mustache Makes the Man

Often, we are so immersed in theater that we don’t see the details, but the details are the very things that allow us to immerse ourselves in these worlds. Join us as we talk to Anwen Wenger, costume and cosmetological designer, as she takes us into what it takes to create the world of the stage. We’ll talk about color, theme, and how costumes can be used to convey character relationships (couple’s t-shirts, anyone?). We will also talk about some obstacles from today (budget) and from Shakespeare’s day (budget, sumptuary laws, and gender bending). You might even find out what it takes to be a man.  https://www.youtube.com/@ShakespeareanShrew  Please follow us on Instagram: @theshakespeareanshrew TikTok: @theshakespeareanshrew We are getting ready for Hamlet, which opens September 12th, so ask me your Hamlet questions, and I will find you some answers. Thank you for listening! Host/Shakespearean Shrew: Dr. Karen Feiner Co-Creator/Brew Shrew: Michelle Coffman Cover Art Creator/Artistic Shrew: Katie Kimberling ⁠⁠www.halfmaverick.com⁠⁠ Thank you to our guest Anwen Wenger. Anwen Marta-Knoedler Wenger (she/they) is a Costume, Hair & Makeup Designer from Norman, OK. She is a recent graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama; Costume Design Emphasis. Recent Costume, Hair & Makeup Design credits include Macbeth (Oklahoma Shakespeare), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oklahoma Shakespeare), Everybody (University of Oklahoma School of Drama), Susannah (University of Oklahoma School of Music; co-design with Jylian Humber), and Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (University of Oklahoma School of Musical Theatre). Recent Hair & Makeup Design credits include The Nutcracker (University of Oklahoma School of Dance) and Heathers: the Musical (University of Oklahoma School of Musical Theatre).