So you have decided to head to NYC to pursue your wardrobe career! Congratulations. Now you might be wondering how to join IATSE Local 764. Major cities are some of the best places to work backstage. You can typically expect a safer environment with more worker protection because of the local unions. While working in NYC, you might start to wonder if you should join the Wardrobe Union! The wardrobe union in NYC is Local 764. You will need to register for 764 before/as soon as you start working shifts on a show that is on a 764 contract. You might have some questions about joining the union. We hope…
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An Introduction to the Garment District (NYC)
In the NYC theatre scene, the Garment District is the place to go for any notions, trims, or fabrics you could need. On Broadway, around 95% of all of the built costumes you see are built using materials found in the Garment District. The District itself and the stores in it have a lot of history, and everyone who has been there more than once has a favorite place to stop. If you are interested in costume making or mending, this is the first place you’ll want to look. Even better, many of the shops here now have an online presence. Now you can order from the Garment District no…
