Costumes for Peter & the Starcatcher

Make it Sparkle Video with Katie Cross
Theatre Director, Teacher and Tech Specialist

3:26 (runtime)

Director’s Notes

Theatre Director Katie Cross worked with a modest budget, letting students explore the costume closet for character inspirations and then explain their choices.

• Katie aimed to pay homage to iconic Peter Pan characters using distinct color schemes and symbols.

• She embraced a fun, DIY approach—she didn’t rent costumes but instead worked primarily with what was available.

• Katie and her students hatched a number of purely creative solutions, including using 16-inch fans with sequined ribbons as mermaid tails.

• Many of the costumes were prop-heavy, and so they creatively integrated kitchen items sourced from Goodwill and students' homes.

• The play's group-based characters allowed for cohesive costuming, and students actively participated in the selection process.

About Katie Cross

Ms. Cross was born and raised in College Station, TX. She began performing in community theatre when she was seven years old. She attended Blinn College on a performance scholarship for theatre. She graduated from Blinn with an associate degree in theatre and realized that her call was to share her love of performing, directing and teaching theatre to students. She transferred to Texas State University and graduated in 2011 with a BFA Degree in Theatre Education.

Ms. Cross has also served as the Coordinator for Dorm and Student Life for the Texas State University Summer High School Theatre Camp From 2011-2016. She graduated in May 2019 with her Master’s Degree in Theatre Directing from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. She joined Mayde Creek High School in 2019 at the head theatre director and is excited for the 20-21 School year.