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Satyr Costume

Ancient Greek tragedy was influenced by the Peloponnesian satyr play. As the Romans called them, “Satyrs” were fauns–goatlike creatures–who were famous for being constantly drunk and chasing nymphs. The word tragedy comes from the Greek tragoidia, consisting of two words. The first one is tragos, meaning goat. The second word is oidia, which comes from … Continue reading

Costume Hooves

Synopsis: Adapted from the second book in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian picks up where The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe leaves off. It’s been a year since the four Pevensie children, Peter (William Moseley), Susan (Anna Popplewell), Edmund (Skandar Keynes), and Lucy (Georgie Henley) returned from the magical world of Narnia … Continue reading

Hooves Costume

One of the most quintessentially “weird” Austin festivals, Eeyore’s Birthday party was first held in 1963, and hasn’t missed a year since. A costume party, festival, fund-raiser and all around good time, this annual event is marked by games and contests, and lots of drumming. Although a hippie-atmosphere prevails, families and lots of children always … Continue reading