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That is how I was able to earn the hours required to become a union Women's Custom Made Draper." After joining Local 705, Moore has mostly worked on union film and television productions, whereas in New York, she mostly worked on Broadway shows with a smattering of television. "Working on garments for television requires much more precision. Everything is more noticeable on camera than on a styles. We were always given free tickets to each production, and I had the opportunity to see how my work brought characters to life aesthetically on stage. It brought me great joy and gave me a sense of accomplishment." While Moore was working on America's Got Talent at Radio City Music Hall, she met Costume Designer Daniela Gschwendtner, who suggested she move out to Los Angeles and join Local 705. Gschwendtner was the Designer on Dancing with the Stars at the time and wanted Moore to join her team. Soon, Moore did just that. In 2014, she moved to Los Angeles and got a job at Muto-Little, a union costume shop. "There, I took a two-hour sewing exam for the opportunity to work as a Stitcher. I passed the exam, and I started working at Muto-Little the following week. Clockwise, top left: Marcia Moore working in her studio; dresses worn by actress Mandy Moore for the show This Is Us, on display at FIDM by Costume Designer Hala Bahmet; actress Chrissy Metz of This Is Us in wedding gown custom-made by Moore. 12 SPRING 2026 "I enjoy being creative when bringing the Costume Designer's vision to life. I aim to work closely with each actor and build a professional rapport with them." —MARCIA MOORE