Interview: Melissa Joy Crawford, Broadway wardrobe supervisor

Since literally no one in the world is working in my industry due to the pandemic, I decided to conduct a series of short interviews with those of us who have lost our creative careers and are now sewing PPE in the effort to fight COVID-19. Here's the first of what i hope will be many spotlights on the coronavirus mask-makers.

What is your name, location, and profession in non-pandemic times?

Melissa Joy Crawford, Broadway-production wardrobe supervisor for Come From Away.

 
What sorts of projects would you be working on, were we living in normal times? 

I'd be working on my show along with making projects for Relief Crafters of America.

 

What spurred you to start sewing masks? 

I wanted to help. I have,however, pivoted to making Sore Ear Savers and back to making blankets for Project Linus.

Are you affiliated with one of the larger initiatives like Masks4All, Mask Crusaders, etc., or if not, for whom do you make your PPE? 

Relief Crafters of America

If you have a professional website for your non-pandemic job, please share it here. 

My website is misshauntcouture.com. My show is https://comefromaway.com/

 

If you are accepting donations, how can people help? 

People can help Relief Crafters continue their shipping: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1ve1z8vl80?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR1fTdzLuBCJqWhQY_HPNclrdjJK05bFUosZYd2lnD6m4P_6V5QjParkqZs

Melissa also recorded an interview with the Story Forge about the pandemic's effect on her profession here. Check it out!

 

 Masks for leaving the house.