I have a couple of really sweaty actors in the show I am designing, does anyone have any tips about smell or making arm pit sweat not show. They have super strong deodorant and I use febreeze, I was just looking for more ideas. Thanks

Angela

When there is someone in the cast who has a sweat / body odor problem, it needs to be addressed.  Especially if that person is wearing costumes that have been rented, or that need to be drycleaned, or which have been painstakingly created by a volunteer, for example.  (We seamstresses can be touchy about our creations!)  If the person sweats excessively and no amount of antipersperant will work, suggest they go to their doctor and ask about a perscription for a product called Drisol.  It is very inexpensive and really works.  Some people, even some beautiful young ladies, can have over-active sweat glands, especially when they are nervous.  It can be a debilitating problem for some people.  I doubt that is the case for most of the people we have in our casts, tho. 

It is a sensitive topic to address, too.  I've been known to go to the dollar store and buy great quantities of antiperspirants in many different forms, baby powders, etc. and stock the dressing areas very generously hoping that people take the hint.  I put them in any area where someone who needs it might see it.  I never thought of it before now, but I think I'll ad a big bright sign next to the basket saying "Please help yourself to the BO juice" (or maybe more delicately stated) next time!