Thanks gentlemen for your kind words. I've been wearing kilts since 2000, the first time being stage managing a new work for Pacific Opera in Victoria. My business evolved as a result of the technicians in the theatre liking the garment and beating the rules of health and safety. A number of the theatres I work at have had the stage declared as a construction site when a set is being loaded in and set-up on deck. Long pants are required, however, a female could be on the deck wearing a skirt...sooooo the utility style kilt that I was making at the time became the fashion...and here we are today.
mookien, This is an excerpt from the review of Aida "Mounting this work boasting over 100 performers onstage was an awe-inspiring accomplishment for director Brian Deedrick and stage manager Robert Pel." This is a first for me in 35 years.
From what I understand Santa Fe is a good company, and like any others they go through cycles. Having gone through the process of getting a work visa for Hawaiian Opera Theatre a few years back, I think I shall remain in Canada. The kilt business keeps me rather busy, I had to make a lot of arrangements and planning to be able to do this gig.
Tonight we do it again.

The set was originally built in Argentina, found it's way to Baltimore Opera, but they went through rough times and Edmonton Opera bought it. It has now the property of Carolina opera. It's next stop is in Toledo Ohio, then off to Charlotte.