make-a-wish
I worked with Make-A-Wish NH to help bring 13-year-old Cole's wish to life. His wish was to be a clone trooper from Star Wars and Make-A-Wish had never had a wish like this before. I sourced the costume parts, assembled and painted it all in a month's time leading up to the surprise event. I also, helped to coordinate the reveal, selecting music, providing lighting, coordinating live Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion and even produced a video "hologram" from the "Emperor" to welcome Cole into the Star Wars world.
Cole has gone on to wear his costume in parades, hospital visits and other events to "pay it forward" as he says, to bring joy to other kids who need it.
My Role:
Costume build, stage design, run of show and character coordinator
VP of Development at Make-A-Wish:
Donna Parker
Wish Granters:
Dave and Maria Tarbox
