What They're Saying About Me: Farinelli Reviews

I've added a new page to the blog! It's titled "What They're Saying About Me" and will include pieces from reviews the shows I've worked on that mentions costumes.

Here are the Farinelli and the King Reviews:

"Brian Hagy richly lights the sumptuous costumes by Brianna Malotke and well-crafted scenic details of Yvonne Tessman." - Jeffrey Eric Jenkins

"Finally, the costume design was remarkable. Intricate and beautiful pieces adorned the cast, and, more than performances, pulled me into the era. I must pay my respects to the detailed research and work that was put into gathering such wonderful pieces." - Jarrod Finn

"There is a large and capable supporting cast - all beautifully costumed by Brianna Rose Malotke." - C-U at The Show Facebook Post

Here is a link to the MP3 of WEFT's local radio show "C-U At The Show" and their discussion with the director and some of the cast. They discuss the costumes for a little bit, but they don't seem to really know exactly how and why I designed certain things. They also didn't know how much of the costume pieces I actually made for the show. But still, it's lovely to hear others' thoughts on the costumes in the show. When I have a typed transcript I will switch out the audio for the written bits and then explain what they got incorrect about costumes.

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Malotke Writes - Updated Website

Guess who got new headshots done? Me! I've been continuing to submit various written pieces (poems, drabbles, flash fiction, short stories, etc.) and have been needing headshots for some of the submissions. Since I have been using my photo from senior year of college (shot for the fashion show program) I had decided that maybe it was time for some new, and way more recent, photos. Pictured left is one of my favorite photos from the photography session. I've already updated my website using a bunch of the photos and I've sent them off for social media / marketing for upcoming interviews & anthologies that I'm included in. Here is a link to my writing website: Malotke Writes

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