Sewing for Success
Nette, Burkey Create Costumes
That Inspire Actors ‘To Do Well’ (full story)

Seniors Hendrika McManus, left, and Katie Gordon, right, pose in their authentic Renaissance costumes, researched, designed, and sewn by costume creators Janice Nette, center, and Ruth Burkey, next to Nette. The two seamstresses put in countless hours or work to create costumes that helped motivate actors to assume their roles. Also pictured is play director Pam Ricker. (Photo by Emily Sanders) 12-6-05