EP 126: Joanna Syrokomla: Costume Designer

Second Act Actors

In this conversation, Janet McMordie chats with costume designer Joanna Syrokomla! Joanna shares her experience of starting a career in costume design and the process of developing costumes for productions. They also touch on the importance of working with actors and creating costumes that reflect their characters. Joanna emphasizes the importance of accurate measurements and the challenges of working with actors who do not provide their current measurements. GET YOUR MEASUREMENTS, PEOPLE!! She also discusses the transformative power of the fitting room and the joy of collaborating with actors to bring characters to life. She highlights the impact of technology on costume design and the increased diversity in casting due to self-taping auditions. She offers advice on maintaining calmness in stressful situations and the importance of a social media presence for actors. Finally, she discusses upcoming projects and seminars she is involved in.

Takeaways

• Being in a room full of enthusiasm and creativity can be a truly marvelous experience.
• Trusting the path and making decisions based on growth and intuition can lead to fulfilling careers.
• The process of costume design involves creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration.
• Working with actors and understanding their needs and preferences is crucial for creating successful costumes. Accurate measurements are crucial for costume design and actors should provide their current measurements to ensure the best fit.
• The fitting room is a transformative space where actors can find their character and bring them to life through clothing.
• Collaboration between costume designers and actors is essential for creating authentic and memorable characters.
• Technology has greatly impacted costume design, from digital cameras on set to the use of social media for research and inspiration.

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