**What if costumes could tell their own stories?** 🎭✨

This is the oldest photo on my phone, taken on August 8, 2024, at the costume shop at the theatre. It captures Pontus Wonkawaara during a costume fitting, trying on the outfit for Axel, a role played by Fredrik Lycke. Pontus wears Axel’s cowboy hat 🤠, tan waistcoat, and a striped white shirt, though he keeps his own tan trousers since he’s a bit shorter than Fredrik.  
 

Standing with his back to a large mirror, Pontus’s reflection adds an interesting double perspective. To his right, costume creator Tim Mårtensson is seated, a yellow measuring tape draped around his neck ✂️🧵. To the left, we see only a portion of costume designer Annsofi Nyberg’s long black skirt and her black sneakers with white soles 👟. Between them, a gold fabric dress hangs elegantly, hinting at yet another theatrical transformation. ✨  

There’s something magical about seeing a costume take shape, knowing it will soon come to life on stage 🎶. These fittings are where characters are born, where an actor starts becoming their role. It’s a collaborative moment, filled with small adjustments, creative vision, and plenty of laughter. 😆  

Looking at this photo now, I wonder: How many stories have these costumes told? What if they could whisper their memories? 🎭💭  

👉 What’s your favorite behind-the-scenes moment from theatre or film? Let’s chat in the comments! 🗣️💬  

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