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How to Identify Trucks on Set

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My parents were visiting from out of town, and the came by set last week. Since we’re still in prep, I had time to take

What Did You Do Wrong?

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Not even a week into the new season, and there’s already drama behind-the-scenes on my show. Sigh. I was hanging out in the wardrobe cage,

Emmy Award-Nominated Production Assistant

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Unlikely some people, I love Christmas. I enjoy dressing up on Halloween. I even think Valentine’s Day can be sweet. But I fucking hate April

Costume Designer Eden Miller

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Today’s guest is Eden Miller, a costume designer who’s worked on everything from soap operas to features. She’s even designed her own fashion line, Cabiria!

Many Kinds of PAs

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First of all, what the hell, Warner Brothers? I feel like I can get onto the Universal lot with a smile and a jaunty doff

Reading Material

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I recently got a comment from Dawn Climie, who runs a blog called Don’t Shoot the Costumer. Naturally, I clicked her link, and found the

Don’t Be a Doormat

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Something I neglected to mention in yesterday’s post— There must be, unfortunately, a limit to a PA’s kindness. Certain departments (I’m just gonna come right

Dressing for the Part

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The show I’m on recently had a flashback to the 70s. (Don’t ask me why. As far as I’m concerned, the only good things to