Summary: In this episode Daphne Gill (Noble Science and Engineering Library Manager) meets with Child Drama Collection Curator Katherine Krzys and takes a peek into the collection of stage costumes from designer Irene Corey. Irene literally changed the face of costume and makeup design. For over 50 years she designed costumes, sets and makeup for shows as varied as theatre classics to theme park characters. We would not have seen Lion King or Cats on Broadway without her initial animal makeup and costume work. Irene first became nationally known for the “Book of Job” in the 50′s. She also designed the costumes for the television show Barney and Friends and came up with his trademark purple color. Join us and see the costumes and design materials representing from Irene’s entire theatrical career Kathy collected. The Irene Corey Collection is part of the Child Drama Collection, the largest repository in the world documenting the international history of children’s theatre back to the sixteenth century. Download the episode Get guided help with our library guide or schedule an appointment with Kathy. Discover what you’ve been missing with ASU Libraries Hidden Treasures! Each episode of Hidden Treasures explores the artifacts, images, collections and unique gems of the ASU Libraries you didn’t even realize were available. Host: Daphne Gill Guest: Katherine Krzys Produced and Directed by Matthew Harp and Jennifer Duvernay
