Location: Anime Detour 2026
Hyatt Greenway Panel Room A – Workshop Room
Date: Saturday, March 28th | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Class Length: 1 hours

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In this lecture, Aobittybaby discusses how to make the jump from amateur cosplayer to professional in the theatre industry. This class will cover the current state of the professional costuming industry, the best way to land an interview, what skills and techniques you'll need to have under your belt, and how to prepare for a sewing test. This lecture will have a Q&A portion at the end in order to answer questions and give one-on-one advice to students.

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In this lecture you'll learn:

• Current industry standards for skills, techniques, and more
• Where to start when looking for work in theatre
• How to prepare for an interview, sewing test, and more

Prerequisite Skills:

• None - Beginner Friendly

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About the Instructor:

Blue is a professional costumer from NYC that specializes in pattern making, draping, and garment construction. She's worked on shows for Broadway, such as Wicked, The Lion King, and more. You can find her on Instagram at Aobittybaby.

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The Nitty Gritty:

• Purchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart
• Tickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.
• All classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. In the event of tardiness, you may miss certain aspects of the class.

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Our Sponsors for the 2026 Anime Detour Cosplay Studio: