Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3, 2026

Time: 1-5pm

Ages: 11-15

Cost: $45 for members, $55 for non-members

Students will work up a character that they wish to realize in costume form. This can be an existing character that we find a way to individualize to the student, or a completely original character. The workshop will culminate in a presentation/performance as outlined by the students. The workshop will run 5 days, from 1-5pm.

Schedule:

Day 1—mine ideas for characters. Decide on the direction of your character’s costume

Day 2-4—Construction, discussion and troubleshooting costume concerns

Day 5—last looks and a final presentation of costumed characters

This camp was made possible with funding from the John Ben Snow Foundation.

About the Teachers

Tiffany Howard, MFA-Tiffany has worked in theatre for the last 30 years. She received her BA in Theatre from Texas A&M University and her MFA from Texas Tech University. After graduating, Tiffany worked as a college professor teaching costuming, acting, directing and theatre history among others. Tiffany worked at different theatres in addition to teaching and production work at the college level. In 2008, Tiffany landed at The REV Theatre in Auburn, NY where she works as the Costume Shop Manager still. She added Resident Costume Designer to her title in 2017. Since being at The REV, she has designed more than 50 mainstage shows, countless Rev on Tour productions, and worked on over 100 shows in the costume shop. Tiffany believes you can change the world through theatre.

Originally from Geneva, NY,  James Cato  received his BA in Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz. He began his career in Rochester, working within the local theatre community on and off stage as both performer and set/costume designer. Upon moving to Auburn, James had the good fortune to work at The Rev (originally Merry-Go-Round Playhouse) in their Sequential Dramatics Program for almost 10 years, bringing Theatre Arts and creative workshops to the youth of over 40 educational districts within Central New York. Currently, James is the Facilities Coordinator here at the Schweinfurth Art Center, where he oversees the maintenance and safety of our building, in addition to assisting with gallery installations as Preparator and Lighting Technician. It is James’ wish and desire to serve the Arts in any capacity that he can. He is grateful for the Art Center and all the opportunities it provides to our community.