Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: attaching parrot to costume

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   Thank you for the quick and helpful responses to my other questions.  I hope I can get some more quick help now, as we are close to opening night and haven't figured out how to attach a fake parrot to Gonzorgo in Babes in Toyland.  

The fake parrot from BuyPiratescostumes.com is designed to sit on a shoulder by tying elastic straps around the arm under the armpit.  But it doesn't work.  Gonzorgo wears the parrot for the entire show, including during a struggle with the spider.  He has 3 costumes, one of which is very quick.

I would appreciate any suggestions on how we can handle this problem.  We would rather not buy 2 more parrots and sew them into each costume.

Thanks.   

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Hubert Walk-On Joined: 6/09/09 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: attaching parrot to costume Posted: 11/17/09 at 1:35pm
	Thank you for the quick and helpful responses to my other questions. I hope I can get some more quick help now, as we are close to opening night and haven't figured out how to attach a fake parrot to Gonzorgo in Babes in Toyland. The fake parrot from BuyPiratescostumes.com is designed to sit on a shoulder by tying elastic straps around the arm under the armpit. But it doesn't work. Gonzorgo wears the parrot for the entire show, including during a struggle with the spider. He has 3 costumes, one of which is very quick. I would appreciate any suggestions on how we can handle this problem. We would rather not buy 2 more parrots and sew them into each costume. Thanks.

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gelcat Celebrity Joined: 6/12/09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 106	Posted: 11/17/09 at 2:18pm
	Can you modify each costume with strong magnets and snaps for the bird to attach too? or an 'epaulet' that buttons on to each costume? are the shirts/coats all the same color that a 'base' can be attached to the parrot, which then attaches to the costume piece? maybe guy lines that help hold the parrot upright attached to the collar?
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